Advanced Energy is 4M+ Strong | November 1, 2024
Advanced Energy United
United in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy.
A Note From Our CEO
There are over 4 million Americans across all 50 states working in the advanced energy industry, which grew at twice the rate as the rest of the economy from 2022 to 2023. And yet, America has only just started to tap into the immense economic opportunity provided by advanced energy solutions, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and other federal programs haven’t come close to meeting their potential. No matter who wins on Election Day next week, Advanced Energy United’s message to decisionmakers is clear – our industry is creating jobs, lowering household energy costs, and rebuilding America's energy infrastructure, and we are an industry on the rise. We look forward to working in Washington D.C. and in states across the country to find bipartisan policy solutions to help our industry continue this momentum in communities across the nation.?
Heather O'Neill, President & CEO
Policy Update
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order yesterday directing state agencies to address skyrocketing energy bills. The order instructs state agencies to eliminate underperforming programs in an effort to control rate increases for customers and maintain the state’s clean energy goals. United’s Edson Perez urged state leaders to take a careful approach to reevaluating clean energy programs that prioritize long-term affordability solutions. Read more.>
On the Blog
This month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced three major investments aimed at enhancing the resilience and reliability of our nation’s electric grid in response to growing demand. Funded directly by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the Transmission Facilitation Program, Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, and Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Program are designed to create a reliable, clean, and affordable grid, while generating thousands of jobs and supporting disadvantaged communities. Among the awardees for these programs included projects led by several United members, including LS Power, Invenergy, Pattern Energy Group, Generac, Highland Electric Fleets, Utilidata, and Mainspring Energy Inc. Read more.> ?
The advanced energy sector has experienced significant job growth in recent years, driven by technology advancements, increased investment in renewable energy sources, and supportive government policies. To quantify this job growth in 2023, Advanced Energy United analyzed five major industry segments and developed both national and state-specific fact sheets for 14 states as resources for decisionmakers. Read more.>?
Webinars
2024 has been a monumental year for electrification and efficiency policies and market developments. In our webinar this week, United and several expert panelists covered the trends we observed this year in building electrification policy, how these policy trends are impacting on-the-ground adoption of advanced energy solutions, and what more still needs to be done to achieve 100% clean homes and businesses. View the recording here.>?
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In the News
Utility Dive?interviews several experts, including United's?Harry Godfrey, on how the results of the November 2024 election could shape the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, permitting reform, and transportation electrification. Read more.>
Member News
Renewable Energy World reports that United member company Sunrun (in conjunction with Orange and Rockland Utilities) has successfully activated the largest residential virtual power plant (VPP) in New York State, comprised of more than 300 solar + storage systems. The VPP was approved as a demonstration project by the New York State Public Service Commission. In the program, Sunrun synchronizes the discharging of participating batteries, providing backup power to consumers’ homes and reducing stress on the grid during peak usage times. Read more.>
Industry Events
At our Leadership Forum this December, leaders from our membership will engage in facilitated conversations and interactive strategy sessions with political, business, and industry leaders from across the country to inform our strategy as the only clean energy business association with the mission to achieve 100% clean energy. Showcase your brand to our membership through sponsorship of the event. To learn more or become a sponsor, visit?here?or contact?Jeremiah Holston at [email protected].
Register to attend Solarbration in Chicago, hosted by the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association and sponsored by United! Attendees will have the chance to network with renewable energy experts and learn about the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy across the state. Register here.>
Over the course of two jam-packed days, Intersolar and Energy Storage North America Texas attendees will get to hear from solar and storage professionals, covering key insights, products, and connections needed to do business in the Lone Star state. Don’t miss United's Matthew Boms, who will be featured on the conference’s "Legislative Preview: Texas Energy Policy in the 89th Regular Session" panel. Register here.>?
Mark your calendars for Reuters Energy Transition North America 2024 in Houston, TX! The event will bring together 400+ key decision makers from the energy sector, working together to modernize grid infrastructure, future proof assets for long-term profitability, and scale emissions reduction technology. Don’t miss Matthew Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, who will moderate the “Resolving Load Growth Difficulties in the Renewable Project Queue” panel on the first day of the conference. Register here.>