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AEE Institute, NECEC Offer Advice on Rhode Island’s Comprehensive Power Sector Transformation

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 31, 2017

      
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E&E story on North Dakota wind farms quotes 2015 report by The Brattle Group for AEE

Posted by Daniel Cusick | E&E News on May 26, 2017

A story in E&E News, “In N.D., hope and worry blow in the wind,” covers proposed wind farms in North Dakota. A quote from The Brattle Group 2015 report for AEE responds to concerns about grid operators and utilities. From the story:
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Utility Dive covers FERC confirmation hearing; nominee touts AEE endorsement

Posted by Gavin Bade | Utility Dive on May 26, 2017

A brief in Utility Dive, “Senators defend state energy policies in confirmation hearing for FERC, DOE nominees,” quotes FERC nominee Neil Chatterjee touting an AEE endorsement in response to a question on climate change. From the article:
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Ohio Forum Focuses on Advanced Energy as Economic Driver

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 26, 2017

As Corporate America’s demand for advanced energy increases, energy policy must keep up with technological innovation, business group says
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PV Magazine sites AEE's statement on NV advanced energy bills

Posted by Frank Andorka | PV Magazine on May 25, 2017

As Nevada Assembly Bill (AB) 405 passes through the senate 38-2 (with two abstentions), AEE and our Nevada partner Clean Energy Project make a statement saying that there are three more bills to reach full assembly that would directly affect the solar industry. Those bills are expected to pass the senate. From the article: 
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PV Magazine reports on AEE’s endorsement of FERC nominee Chatterjee

Posted by Frank Andorka | PV Magazine on May 25, 2017

In anticipation of the senate confirmation of FERC nominees, Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson, VP of Federal Affairs at AEE, Arvin Ganesan, endorses nominee Neil Chatterjee. Chatterjee, if confirmed, is expected to take over the position of chairman of the commission. From the story:
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"How New York is Building Renewable Energy Grid of the Future": quotes AEE's Frantzis

Posted by Leslie Kaufman | Insideclimate News on May 25, 2017

From InsideClimateNews, the article “How New York Is Building The Renewable Energy Grid Of The Future,” quotes Senior Vice President of AEE Lisa Frantzis. From the article:
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AEE, CEP Applaud Five Bills Speeding through Nevada Legislature

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 24, 2017

Five bills speeding through the legislature will spur industry growth by reducing energy waste, studying storage deployment, and revising the state’s resource planning process, business groups say
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Coverage Round Up: "National Business Groups Send U.S. Dept. of Energy Analyses Showing Diverse Energy Sources Protect Electric Reliability"

Posted by Various Authors on May 24, 2017

After the April 14 release of Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s memo for his staff to conduct a 60-day study on the negative effects of renewable energy on the coal industry and the nation’s economy, four advanced energy, including AEE, submitted a letter to the Secretary. In their transmittal letter, Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) expressed “disappointment” that they had received no response to their call for an open, transparent process with stakeholder input to inform the 60-day study by the Department of Energy (DOE), which Perry called for in an April 14 memo. Here is a coverage round up on the letter and the lack of input opportunity for the study:
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AEE Supports Chatterjee Nomination to FERC

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 24, 2017

Washington, D.C., May 24, 2017 — Tomorrow, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing to consider the nominations of Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson to serve as commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). AEE’s VP of Federal Affairs, Arvin Ganesan, released the statement below in support of Neil Chatterjee’s nomination. AEE also has a long-standing relationship with Mr. Powelson, in his roles as commissioner of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and president of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, but he was unable to meet with AEE, which is necessary for a formal endorsement, prior to tomorrow’s confirmation hearing.
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GreenBiz: In "Brand advocacy vs. activism" AEE helps businesses advocate

Posted by Mike Hower | GreenBiz on May 22, 2017

In a discussion regarding brand advocacy versus activism, Greenbiz cites AEE as an advocacy group that is bringing together businesses to demand policy change in the renewable energy sector at the federal level. From the story: 
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Frantzis in Midwest Energy News: Minnesota is just one of many midwest states modernizing their grids

Posted by Frank Jossi | Midwest Energy News on May 22, 2017

Minnesota is in the process of modernizing their power grid system, and recently heard proposals from Xcel Energy to implement a new electric grid software and build an energy storage system instead of a substation. AEE Senior Vice President, Lisa Frantzis, says that Minnesota is not the only midwest state tackling the process of modernizing their grid system. From the story:
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Greentech Media cites AEE study on renewable energy and sustainability goals for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in report on Amazon’s clean energy procurements

Posted by Julian Spector | Greentech Media on May 18, 2017

In an article about Amazon's proposed advanced energy investments, Greentech Media references an AEE study on sustainability and renewable energy goals among Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies to support the shift towards fewer coal and carbon-based energy sources. From the article:
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AEE, CEP Hail Nevada Bill to Expand RPS

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 17, 2017

The bill, AB206, would increase the Silver State’s renewable portfolio standard to 50% by 2030, up from 25% by 2025, creating a $5B market opportunity, business groups say
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Va. Gov.'s Plan to Modernize Electric System, Drive Economic Growth

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 16, 2017

Richmond, Va., May 16, 2017 — In response to Governor McAuliffe’s announcement to initiate a regulatory process that will lead to grid modernization and accelerate the transition to a more secure, clean, and affordable grid, J.R. Tolbert, vice president of state policy for business group Advanced Energy Economy, released the following statement:
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National Business Groups Deliver Input for Dept. of Energy Study

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 16, 2017

 
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AEE Applauds Florida Legislature upon Passage of Renewables Bill

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 3, 2017

 
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AEE, AWEA, SEIA Letter to DOE Sec. Perry

Posted by Advanced Energy Economy on May 1, 2017

 
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