Tag: Advanced Energy Economy
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Trade groups say the time is now for carbon pricing in wholesale electricity markets
A diverse coalition of power generators, trade associations and think tank this week asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to examine the policy options and implications of carbon pricing policies in competitive wholesale electricity markets. The request comes at a time when many states, utilities and electric markets areRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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AEE ranks gubernatorial candidates based on advanced energy policies in nine key states
National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) launched online scorecards to show where candidates for governor stand on a range of advanced energy policy priorities in nine key states. AEE will update candidates’ policy stands based on public statements and policy platforms adopted by Republican and Democratic nominees leading upRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Five ways to modernize the U.S. electric power grid via Advanced Energy Economy
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) released a policy paper outlining five recommendations to modernize the U.S. electric power grid. By unleashing advanced energy investment, encouraging innovation in the electricity sector, and providing more affordable energy options for all consumers, there are opportunitiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Report finds no evidence that a change in power mix hurts grid reliability
A new report by Analysis Group answers questions asked two months ago by Energy Secretary Rick Perry about the reliability and market rules of the U.S. electric power grid. Analysis Group finds it is market forces – primarily low-cost natural gas and flat demand for electricity – that are causingRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Putting advanced energy economic impact in perspective — equal to pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics
National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) released the latest industry data that shows advanced energy is a $200 billion industry in the United States and $1.4 trillion worldwide. To put this in perspective, U.S. advanced energy revenue for 2016 is nearly double beer sales, equal to domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing,Read More — Solar Builder magazine