VA 100% Grid Transition; FERC & Senate: Take Down Market Barriers; October Events

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Report: Virginia Would Gain from Transition to Clean Electricity ([link removed] )

Virginians would benefit in monthly electricity bills, jobs, income, and state GDP, as well as health and environment, by a transition to zero-carbon sources of electricity. That is the top finding of a new report released by Virginia AEE. The report was prepared for AEE by the Greenlink Group, in association with GridLab, utilizing the ATHENIA Model (a resource planning software similar to those employed by utilities) to assess the impact of transitioning to zero-carbon electricity by 2030, 2040, or 2050, as compared to a “business as usual” projection based on utility plans. “This report shows that the goal of 100% clean energy Gov. Northam laid out last week is not only achievable but beneficial,” said Harry Godfrey, Executive Director of Virginia AEE. “Virginians would save money and enjoy a stronger economy if we took steps to achieve that goal, rather than continuing with business as usual on energy. This report should serve as a clear call to action for lawmakers in our Commonwealth.” Click here to continue reading the press release or download the report below.> ([link removed] )

Download VA Energy Transition Report ([link removed] )

on the blog

Challenge to FERC and the Senate: Opening Wholesale Markets to Competition from All Advanced Energy Technologies ([link removed] )

In the advanced energy industry, all eyes are on the incredible shrinking FERC. With now two open seats, the Commission can barely muster a quorum – and not always, as a Trump Administration ethics pledge is keeping Commissioner Richard Glick from participating in important cases. Media outlets have reported that the White House plans to offer a single nomination to fill McIntyre’s seat, a potentially troubling departure from the tradition of pairing Republican and Democratic nominees. In flux as it is, FERC faces a range of pending decisions that could have huge impacts on the nation’s electricity market – and on advanced energy growth. Ultimately, what the advanced energy industry is looking for from FERC Commissioners – those now seated, and new ones to come – is for barriers to competition in wholesale markets to come down. While FERC’s role is to maintain just and reasonable rates in wholesale markets, AEE has consistently argued that many regulations still give preference to older power sources that limit competition, disadvantage innovative resources, and harm consumers by keeping energy costs higher. Continue reading the blog post 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 described 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 view the recorded webinar and/ or download the slides.> ([link removed] )

Recorded Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Panelists:

- Lisa Frantzis, Senior Managing Director, AEE (moderator)
- Anne Arquit-Niederberger, VP, Market Development, Enervee
- Jeff Beeson, Manager, Product Marketing, Evergy (KCP&L)
- Mike Kurzeja, Founder & CEO, EZ-EV (An Exelon Venture)
- Ken Reichley, Marketing Communications Advisor, Southern California Edison

View the Recording ([link removed] )

Featured Events

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; 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 ([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. Book your hotel room now ([link removed] ) to receive our special discounted rate (expires tomorrow, Sept. 27).

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] )

GTM's Power & Renewables Summit • October 29-30 • Austin, TX

GTM’s Power & Renewables Summit will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impacting electricity systems. Join a two-day conversation around financing strategies, business model shifts, demand and regulatory updates as leaders across the energy value chain decipher how these profound transformations will reshape power markets over the next 10-to-20 years. Register today ([link removed] ) and use our code AEE15 for 15% off.

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