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Indiana has quietly become a major market for advanced energy. Two utilities, the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) and Vectren, have announced plans to shift their resource mix from predominantly coal to mostly advanced energy resources, including wind, solar, storage, and demand side management. This shift is largely driven by economics, as the two utilities have estimated that ratepayers will save over $4.3 billion from these investments. But in the past two sessions, the Indiana legislature has been consumed with legislation aimed at delaying the retirement of uneconomic coal plants. While AEE has been actively engaged in opposing such legislation, which would prevent investment in advanced energy resources, and had some success in making the law passed last year less harmful, this engagement has also made us recognize that policymakers need to learn more about the benefits advanced energy can bring to Indiana – and the best time to teach them is when they’re running for office. Click here to continue reading the press release>.
AEE Webinars
Are Renewables+Storage 'Hybrids' the Future of Power Generation?
Live on Thursday, August 20th, 1-2:15pm ET / 10-11:15am PT
Across the United States, developers are seizing the opportunity to combine advanced generation technologies like solar and wind with energy storage into a single “hybrid” power plant. Hybrids have the potential to bring many benefits to consumers and our power system, including increased efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. A recent FERC technical conference focused on issues related to hybrid resources, and across the country, RTOs/ISOs are looking at how grid planning, operations, interconnection practices, and wholesale energy market rules need to change to capture the value of these resources. Our panel of grid operators, project developers, and hybrid power plant experts will discuss the changing resource landscape, ongoing regulatory efforts to incorporate hybrid resources, and what is still needed to allow hybrids to reach their full market potential.
Panelists
- Mark Ahlstrom, VP, Renewable Energy Policy, NextEra Energy Resources & NextEra Analytic
- Kenneth Ragsdale, P.E., Principal, Market Design and Analysis, ERCOT
- Kelli Joseph, Director, Markets and Regulatory Policy, Clearway
- Deb Le Vine, Director, Infrastructure Contracts and Management, California ISO
- Betsy Beck, Director, Organized Markets, Enel North America
- Caitlin Marquis, Director, Advanced Energy Economy
Featured online events
ESA's Energy Storage Annual Conference & Expo held from Mon., Aug. 24 through Thurs., Aug. 27th is a virtual conference experience with a top-caliber educational program with live and pre-recorded educational sessions. #ESACon20 features a new eMarketplace, with a virtual expo hall that connects attendees to live exhibitors and dynamic company profile pages providing a seamless tool for attendees to seek, learn, and connect with companies. Take 5% OFF with code AEE2020VTL when you Register Here.
The KEEA/EEA Industry Forum has been re-launched as a virtual event series held from Thurs., Sep. 10 through Fri., Oct. 2nd! Over nine informative virtual events, presenters will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by three energy-intensive industries: Healthcare, Food Services, and Higher Education. This comprehensive look at these critical industries will bring best practices for energy savings and sustainability to the fore. Tickets also grant access to weekly themed happy hours, an attendees-only resource library, and a kickoff plenary from PECO! Check out the agenda and Register Here.
