Advanced Energy United

Today we're proud to introduce a new website that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock 🔓 American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household electricity costs in states across the country.    UnlockingAdvancedEnergy .com features the real stories of advanced energy projects, including:    ⛪️ A Central PA church that is saving money with rooftop solar  ☀️ An old coalfield in Southwest VA repurposed into a solar farm   🚍 A school district in Southern IL that switched to electric school buses  ️️👷 New solar+battery manufacturing facility built in CA    These are just a few of the many #AdvancedEnergy projects made possible thanks to smart federal tax cuts that are creating economic growth, grid resilience, & energy cost savings.   See how at: https://lnkd.in/eXj5WrN9

My Advanced Energy United parter Kat Burnham and I had a terrific time at the Massachusetts Statehouse this morning where we led a briefing for House members of the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee #TUE. Special thanks to our amazing host, TUE Chair Mark Cusack. Shout outs to the members and staff who joined us including Representatives Jeff Turco, Chynah Tyler, Joan Meschino, Steve Owens, and Jeffrey Roy. The event would not have been a success with out the work of Jen Gorke and Christian Scorzoni, the best in the business. #mapoli #mahouse #advancedenergy #affordablecleanenergy

“Due to Governor JB Pritzker's leadership and the steadfast leaders in the Illinois legislature, the state is an energy transition leader. We urge Illinois’ leaders to continue tackling the complex issues around meeting the state’s ambitious goals, and to not hold back on energy storage as a big part of the solution to meet growing energy demand, keep costs low, and help shore up grid reliability.” - United’s Trish Demeter. We joined other clean energy associations to call on the Illinois Commerce Commission’s consultant to make key revisions to an upcoming report on clean energy storage procurement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHj24t66 

Totally agree with these key points from Advanced Energy United on the need for states to engage in regional, interregional, and local transmission planning to ensure that we build the right transmission to reduce costs and maintain reliability over the long term. Implementing better transmission planning via Order No. 1920 will be vitally important, but so will be the implementation of those processes to (1) model several long-term scenarios, (2) identify needs, (3) develop solutions, (4) analyze cost savings over the life of the asset, and (5) approve cost-effective solutions. Our report on the Southeastern regional transmission planning process (https://lnkd.in/efNZMc6z) highlighted in Recommendation 2 the need for Southeastern states to actively participate both in complying with Order No. 1920 and implementing an effective regional planning process. States have been a key driver (if not, THE key drive) of proactive transmission planning across the country, yet were largely absent from the SERTP meetings we attended in 2024. We have seen how effective state commissions can be in urging improved FERC-regulated transmission planning in North Carolina as Duke Energy is currently implementing its first Multi-Value Strategic Transmission (MVST) study via its local planning process after the North Carolina Utilities Commission highlighted the need for improved transmission planning in its 2022 Carbon Plan order. Look forward to seeing the results of this study and how it can support better planning across the Southeast! Peter Heller Katie Southworth Simon Mahan Chris Carmody John Burns Daniel Tait Gary Moody

We are proud to be a sponsor of the 4th Annual United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Energy Summit (#USHCCENERGY) in Santa Fe, NM (April 29 – May 1)! Small businesses must be at the forefront to secure America’s energy future. This year’s Energy Summit will explore new opportunities for small businesses to drive innovation, strengthen grid resilience, and shape the future of #AdvancedEnergy across America. Book your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gweTi6rq 

“There is no reason for Wisconsin electric utilities to focus on yesterday’s less efficient technology to meet tomorrow’s challenges,” Advanced Energy United’s Emma Heins writes in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The growing electric demand the utility anticipates in its service area can be met through a portfolio that includes affordable renewables and a suite of energy efficiency and demand response programs that are ready to deploy, well tested in the market, and will cost less than the proposed gas facilities. https://lnkd.in/g2wPUsFC

Sponsored by United, Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit (April 23-24 in Denver, CO) will bring together 400+ industry experts, covering the latest solar + energy storage developments. Don’t miss United’s Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Amisha Rai, during the event’s keynote fireside chat. Book your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gNr2UbFu 

Advanced energy resources are more affordable, more efficient, and quicker to build than gas plants. Yet, Wisconsin Electric Power Co. downplayed clean energy tools in its proposal for new gas plants. Advanced Energy United’s Emma Heins talked with Kari Lydersen of Canary Media Inc. about this proposal. “We understand there needs to be increased energy production to meet that load, but we want to make sure it’s the most cost-competitive suite of options, not just defaulting back to natural gas as a baseline,” Emma said. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gP8diiUA 

I was happy to stand on stage last week with Mayor Tim Keller and so many partners at the Electrify New Mexico conference as he signed an executive order that pushes back hard against the Trump administration’s latest climate rollbacks. While Washington props up coal and rolls back clean air and water protections, Albuquerque is doing the opposite—accelerating our transition to clean energy, committing to 100% renewable power for municipal operations by the end of this year, and centering frontline communities in climate adaptation efforts. Mayor Keller put it best: if Trump wants to govern by executive order, so will we—only ours protects people, not polluters. In a time when federal leadership is heading in the wrong direction, cities like Albuquerque are showing what it looks like to move forward anyway. #ElectrifyNewMexico #DefendABQ #ClimateLeadership #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/gcjdA5qY

At DTECH Data Centers & AI in San Jose, California (May 27-29), United’s Grid Edge Innovation Forum will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and tech innovators to explore how AI is transforming grid reliability, resilience, and efficiency. Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, forge new partnerships, or discuss solutions to grid challenges, our workshop provides a prime opportunity to connect with clean energy experts shaping the future of advanced energy. Register here ⤵️  https://lnkd.in/e6Tnx_Se