VA Advanced Energy jobs show untapped potential; AEE featured on The Hill; Upcoming Webinar — Educating consumers on EVs.

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With Jobs Topping 100,000, Advanced Energy in Virginia Shows Growth and Untapped Potential ([link removed] )

Last month, elected leaders in the Old Dominion crowed as CNBC crowned Virginia “The Best State for Business” in the United States. Here is what you might not know. Not only is Virginia a good place for business in general, it is a good place for advanced energy businesses – and workers – in particular. As shown by AEE’s new Virginia employment fact sheet, more than 100,000 people in the Commonwealth are employed in the industry. That is more people than are employed in every hospital across the Commonwealth, and over twice as many as work in Virginia’s real estate sector. And advanced energy employers say there are lots more Virginia jobs on the way this year. Continue reading the blog post here.> ([link removed] )

AEE in the news

The Hill (Opinion): To Cash In on Innovation, Remove Market Barriers for Advanced Energy Technologies ([link removed] )

The Hill published our view on how to unleash advanced energy innovation by removing market barriers written by Jeff Dennis and Dylan Reed.

Innovation is a central part of American life. Ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit have led to the development of new products and technologies that improve upon traditional options. Whether it’s the new iPhone or Uber, the technological leaps that come from innovation benefit consumers and the economy overall. Recently, politicians have focused on innovation as the solution to challenges associated with energy, especially climate change... Generally speaking, these calls for innovation mean using taxpayer dollars for research and development in new technologies to achieve deep reductions in carbon emissions. This is a role traditionally played by the federal government and it is essential for technological progress. But just as important is making sure that these innovations get the chance to prove themselves in the market. Continue reading here.> ([link removed] )

Aee webinars

Webinar - Educating Consumers on Electric Vehicles: What Utilities Have Learned ([link removed] )

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer drivers savings in fuel and maintenance costs, better driving performance, and no tailpipe emissions, but surveys show that lack of information holds consumers back from buying these vehicles. In this webinar, utilities and their vendors on the front lines of the electric transportation revolution will describe what they are doing to educate residential, commercial, and industrial customers about how and why to charge up, instead of gas up, their next car or corporate fleet – and what others can do to boost consumer understanding of EVs. Click here to register for the webinar.> ([link removed] )

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 — 1pm ET / 10am PT

Panelists:

- Lisa Frantzis, Senior Managing Director, AEE (moderator)
- Anne Arquit-Niederberger, VP, Market Development, Enervee
- Jeff Beeson, Manager, Product Marketing, Evergy (KCP&L)
- Caroline Quazzo, Head of Operations and Customer Success, EZ-EV (An Exelon Venture)
- Ken Reichley, Marketing Advisory, Southern California Edison

Register for the Webinar ([link removed] )

Featured Events

National Clean Energy Week & Policy Makers Symposium • September 23-27 • Nationwide & Washington, DC

Our capacity for secure and reliable energy generation is driving a clean energy renaissance that is creating jobs, strengthening America’s national security, and preserving our environment. Together, we will harness the power of free market and government collaboration to move America forward. With events across the U.S., National Clean Energy Week ([link removed] ) , Sept. 23-27, highlights new methods of market development, policy change, and technological innovation. Join us as a partner or sponsor, host an event, engage on social with #NCEW19 and register for our Policy Makers Symposium ([link removed] ) , Sept. 26, to support commonsense solutions that address America’s economic and energy needs.

Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Conference • September 26-27 • Harrisburg, PA

Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance’s 9th annual Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Conference is just around the corner! This year, the agenda features an exhibitor’s hall plus extra networking time. Following a keynote address from former FERC commissioner Robert Powelson and a special plenary session with representatives from Gov. Wolf’s GreenGov Council, we’ll hold breakout sessions on a range of topics from Big Data to Workforce Development, from Beneficial Electrification to Finance. In the evening, guests can mingle with speakers from ICF, CMC Energy, electric utilities, ACEEE, and the ECA at a cocktail hour and hear keynote address from Steve Cowell of E4TheFuture. Register today ([link removed] ) and use discount code AEEatPAEE for 10% off!

National Energy Efficiency Day • October 2

Please join AEE and our Energy Efficiency Communicators Network colleagues on Wed., October 2 for the 4th annual national Energy Efficiency Day. ([link removed] ) Together, we will trumpet the incredible benefits of saving energy — lower utility bills, more comfortable buildings, more jobs and economic growth, and cleaner air. Plus, for organizations, cities and states tackling harmful pollution, we know energy efficiency can get them about halfway toward their goals. We encourage you to mark your calendar and sign up to be a 2019 supporter – it's free! ([link removed] )

ADVANCED ENERGY NOW WEST - NEWSLETTER BANNER ([link removed] ) Advanced Energy Now | West • October 16-17 • Scottsdale, AZ

At AEE's new regional energy policy event, held at the J.W. Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, you will hear from an influential group of advanced energy business leaders and policymakers who will discuss ways to accelerate advanced energy growth through state and federal policy across the region. Featured program speakers ([link removed] ) include Jeffrey Ackermann, Chairman, Colorado Public Utilities Commission; Bob Burns, Chairman, Arizona Corporation Commission; Stephen Fischmann, Commissioner, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission; Jeff Guldner, President, Arizona Public Service Company; Suedeen Kelly, Co-Chair, Energy Practice, Jenner & Block, and former FERC Commissioner; Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office; and Hayle Williamson, Commissioner, Nevada Public Utilities Commission. REGISTER NOW ([link removed] ) and join us at Advanced Energy Now | West to network with industry leaders and work on an action agenda for growing your business.

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