Press Releases

The California legislature passed bills advancing grid utilization (SB 905), balcony plug-in solar (SB 868), virtual power plants (SB 913), community clean power (AB 1813), utility accountability (AB 2493), and home electrification (AB 2313) bills head to Governor Newsom’s desk for signature 

The PUCN recognizes the value of virtual power plants but missed an opportunity to foster a broader market that would lower costs, strengthen Nevada’s economy, and put customers’ best interests in mind.

New statewide polling shows California voters strongly support practical solutions to lower electricity costs and improve grid reliability, and state leaders are taking note. The poll, conducted by national public opinion research firm Bold Decision on behalf of Advanced Energy United, finds that California likely voters overwhelmingly view clean energy as an affordable, practical solution to the state’s energy needs. 

New statewide survey by Bold Decision, commissioned by Advanced Energy United and released today, finds California likely voters support solutions to expand clean energy and modernize the grid.

NV Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan raises concerns about whether the state is prepared for rapid load growth while keeping costs in check for residents  

The Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees advanced legislation aimed at cutting costs and protecting ratepayers, but stalled novel utility reforms

The Governor’s May revision excludes critical funding for the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program at a time of rising demand and affordability concerns

After a multi-year effort, the Extended Day-Ahead Market is now live

Colorado lawmakers have passed the Colorado Grid Optimization Act (HB 1081), the bill now moves to the Governor’s desk for signature into law.

Michigan utilities were forewarned they must consider virtual power plants (VPPs) before seeking to propose capital investments that ultimately raise customer rates.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s proposal to join the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), marking a milestone moment for the future of Western energy markets. EDAM is scheduled to go live on May 1 and will soon be overseen by the Regional Organization for Western Energy, a uniquely Western organization that will provide transparent, independent governance for real-time and day-ahead market services.

The Senate’s Energy and Environment committee passed Senate Bills 731 and 732.