policy update
This week, Indiana Advanced Energy Economy (Indiana AEE) reported the latest employment data, which shows that Indiana has 90,600 people working in advanced energy. This represents significantly more workers than those in Auto Parts Manufacturing (64,873), and nearly double those working at Schools, Colleges, and Training Programs (52,217) across the Hoosier state. The U.S. employs 3.5 million people in advanced energy jobs nationally. Overall, Indiana’s advanced energy jobs increased 4% last year, four times the state’s overall 1% jobs growth. Click here to continue reading the press release or download the fact sheet by clicking below.>
AEE in the news
Smart Energy Decisions published this article by Caitlin Marquis highlighting the many benefits fleet operators see first-hand from electric trucks and buses, sharing examples and lessons learned from UPS, DHL, Pepsi, municipal and school transit systems and more, plus six pro tips from fleet operators.
While electric vehicle aficionados swoon over the latest addition to Tesla’s passenger vehicle line, companies, cities, and school districts are quietly taking advantage of new model offerings in the medium- and heavy-duty segment. And they’re doing so for very practical reasons: cost savings, performance advantages, and sustainability benefits. Let’s take a look at the most common uses of these EVs gone big, and explore why fleet owners are making the switch to electric — and then circle back to consider the lessons learned by these early adopters. Click here to continue reading on Smart Energy Decisions.>
Aee webinars
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.>
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
Featured Events
Florida Energy & Climate Summit • September 4-6 • Tampa, FL
Join the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the 2019 Florida Energy and Climate Summit in Tampa. We’ll share ideas on diversifying the state’s energy sources; promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy and alternative vehicle technology; spurring economic growth; and adapting to climate change. AEE’s Dylan Reed will be speaking. Review the agenda and register for the summit.
Virginia Clean Energy Summit • September 17 • Richmond, VA
The inaugural Virginia Clean Energy Summit, co-hosted by Virginia Advanced Energy Economy among others, and held at the Richmond Convention Center, highlights opportunities to accelerate use of more energy efficiency, solar, wind, storage, EVs, and other clean energy solutions. Business, state and local government, academia, and NGO officials convene for feature keynotes, plenary panels, and breakout workshops on topics including solar power, energy efficiency, energy storage, electric vehicles, micro-grids, wind power, smart buildings, big data, policy, financial/business model innovations, and more. See the program lineup here and register here.
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, 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, Sept. 26, to support common sense solutions that address America’s economic and energy needs.
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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 and use discount code AEEatPAEE for 10% off!
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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. 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!
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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 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; Phil Pettingill, Director of Regional Integration, California Independent System Operator (CAISO); Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office; and Hayle Williamson, Commissioner, Nevada Public Utilities Commission. REGISTER NOW and join us at Advanced Energy Now | West to network with industry leaders and work on an action agenda for growing your business.
