Focus Areas
Advanced Energy United advocates for state and federal policies, legislation, and regulations across the country that accelerate the adoption of electric technologies in homes and buildings. Through strategic engagement with lawmakers, regulators, and public utility commissions in states across the country, United is creating a stronger market for electric heating, cooling, and home appliances. This work goes beyond just replacing outdated systems; it helps bring more affordable, reliable, and efficient energy options directly to customers and businesses by enabling the integration and aggregation of distributed energy resources and grid flexibility with residential and commercial buildings.
How We Work
Educate
Provide research and technical expertise on advanced energy technologies and policies, acting as a resource for state decision-makers across the country.
Advocate
Advocate in state legislative bodies and Governor’s Offices for policies that allow advanced energy solutions to compete fairly in the market.
Activate
Engage energy consumers and empower voters to support political leaders who champion advanced energy through our social advocacy arm, Counterspark.
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How does this work help your business?
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Expand demand for products and services
Integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) into states and utilities grid infrastructure planning can help defer unnecessary spending, and further increase the true value of DERs.
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Create level playing field by eliminating subsidies for outdated energy systems
Our education and advocacy work leads to the elimination of subsidies for antiquated fossil fuel infrastructure, lowering costs for households and consumers, and allowing states, municipalities, and utilities to redirect funds towards more efficient advanced energy solutions and non-pipeline alternatives.
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Opens new revenue streams
A future grid system with more electric technologies, coupled with policy support for integrated energy programs, enables businesses in the electrification space to go beyond single-technology offerings and deliver bundled solutions. For example, contractors and technology providers can pair aggregate distributed resources, like heat pumps or and other electric appliances with residential solar, battery storage, or demand response services, offering consumers greater value while tapping into multiple incentive programs.
A Snapshot of Our Members Driving Impact in This Space
