State Policy

Building more in-state clean energy resources can be a powerful tool in the fight for energy affordability in Indiana. A new report from Advanced Energy United, produced by Synapse Energy Economics, shows that accelerating the deployment of advanced energy resources would save Indiana consumers $3.6 billion by 2035. The study evaluated the potential for household energy bill savings if Indiana takes steps to accelerate the build-out of clean energy generation.

Pennsylvanians’ electric bills are going up, and electric utilities will be spending more than ever on energy and infrastructure. In order to alleviate rising cost pressures and meet growing energy demand, United’s Chris D’Agostino examines how, with smart policy, Pennsylvania can make the most out of an untapped resource already found in homes and businesses: virtual power plants.

As states continue to recognize the benefits of advanced electric home technologies, United’s Kate Shonk covers building electrification trends, progress, and missed opportunities in 2025, outlining Advanced Energy United’s resolutions and predictions for 2026.

Despite setbacks from H.R. 1, state legislatures across the country continue to pursue a transportation future that’s more efficient and economical. As we enter 2026, United’s Lizzy Stears highlights major legislative themes that defined EV policy in 2025 and what to expect in the year ahead.

United’s Samarth Medakkar discusses Michigan’s new virtual power plant (VPP) legislation, outlining how the Wolverine State can meet rising costs, rising reliability challenges, and rising energy demand through the use of VPPs and distributed energy resources (DERs) already found in homes and businesses.

United’s Brian Turner discusses new clean energy opportunities in Colorado based on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s key proceedings filed this year and upcoming filings, highlighting Colorado’s progress in attracting new investment, scaling clean energy resources, supporting electrification, and preventing system bottlenecks.

The Center Square reports on the election outcomes in New Jersey and Virginia, where Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger won their gubernatorial races. United’s Virginia Director Jim Purekal and New Jersey Policy Lead Katie Mettle highlighted the future governors’ focus on lowering energy prices through clean energy as a key component of their victories.

PV Magazine reports on the election results from Virginia and New Jersey, with a specific focus on unlocking new clean energy opportunities by making better use of existing interconnection capacity. United’s Virginia Director Jim Purekal emphasized that Virginia must make the most of existing energy resources to meet rising load growth, while United’s New Jersey Policy Lead Katie Mettle highlighted the need for siting and permitting reforms to get more projects online faster.

In an article for Bloomberg Law, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance’s (United’s state affiliate) Executive Director, Matthew Boms, highlights how advanced energy solutions—including wind, solar, battery storage, and demand response technologies—are bolstering the state’s economy, increasing grid reliability, and helping meet rising load growth.

United’s Elizabeth Stears introduces United’s 2025 EV Ready Grid Guidebook. This new resource provides a blueprint for state leaders to invest in smart policy solutions that will prepare America’s grid to meet growing EV demand while protecting ratepayers from higher energy costs and strengthening reliability.

The Nevada Independent reports that Southwest Gas (Nevada’s largest natural gas utility) is seeking to adopt an alternative ratemaking structure under the state’s newly passed SB 417, which would allow it to move beyond the traditional cost-of-service model. United’s Sarah Steinberg encouraged state energy regulators to draft a strong framework that details how alternative ratemaking will work while protecting consumers and meeting Nevada’s energy goals.

The 2025 California Legislative Session marked a turning point for the state, proving that bold clean energy progress is still possible, even amid complexity. On our blog, United’s Edson Perez and Leah Rubin Shen cover key outcomes and missed opportunities from the 2025 Session, outlining the work ahead to ensure an affordable, resilient, and sustainable energy future for all Californians.