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Over the summer, headlines proclaimed the news that Tesla, the global leader in electric vehicles (EVs), had decided to locate its next U.S. factory in Austin. Recently, Tesla’s famed founder, Elon Musk, even announced that he would be moving to Texas himself. None of this should come as a surprise. Texas has long been a leader in energy of all sorts, including advanced energy technologies like wind and solar power, so it’s only natural to add EVs to the mix. "Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes Tesla," said Gov. Greg Abbott in a video interview posted to Twitter. “Tesla is moving here because of the free market principles that allow it to come here and be an innovator without government dictates… Texas will be number one in energy, including clean energy.” By welcoming Tesla, Texas has earned a place at the forefront of the forthcoming electric transportation revolution – and a new analysis shows Tesla could be just the start. Continue reading on the blog. >
AEE in the news
Greentech Media published an abridged version of AEE's Noah Garcia's list of the Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2020: "In September, we published a list of the top 10 utility regulation trends of 2020 so far. With a tumultuous 2020 largely in the rearview mirror, we now look back on the 10 trends that defined the utility regulatory arena this year. [Here] is an executive summary of the complete roundup." Continue reading the post on Greentech Media >
Smart Energy Decisions published AEE's Caitlin Marquis's article on the Top Energy Policy Trends of 2020: "The year 2020 was certainly one for the history books, and for many of us, the cycle of bad news throwing wrenches into our lives and our livelihoods could not have ended soon enough. In terms of energy policy, however, the year brought some good along with the bad. As companies lay out their energy plans for 2021, it’s worth reflecting on the trends that dominated energy policy in 2020 and will be shaping the debate for the year ahead." Continue reading the post on Smart Energy Decisions>
AEE Webinars
Live on Wednesday, January 27, at 2pm ET/1pm CT
With construction of a Tesla factory outside Austin underway, Texas is guaranteed a central place in the transition to electric transportation. But it turns out there are already 7,000 Texans working in electric transportation-related business, and more than 400,000 workers and 5,000 Texas companies are in “adjacent” industries and occupations that stand to grow as transportation in the United States goes electric. Drawing on the new report, “Electric Transportation Supply Chain in Texas,” prepared by BW Research Partnership for the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, this webinar, presented by TAEBA and AEE, will look at the opportunities in Texas and other states to enter the auto, truck, and bus industry as it converts from gasoline and diesel to electric power.
Panelists:
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Suzanne Bertin, Managing Director, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance
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Phil Jordan, Vice President, and Principal, BW Research Partnership
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Sara Rafalson, Senior Director, Market Development, EVgo
Featured online events
Recent years have seen the increased growth of a new kind of power generation: distributed energy resources (DERs). DERs have enormous potential to reshape the electricity system. In September, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its groundbreaking Order 2222, which removed barriers to the integration of distributed energy resources onto the electric grid. Join us on January 13th to hear our distinguished panel, including AEE's Policy Director, Caitlin Marquis, discuss what Order 2222 means for markets and for the development and expansion of DERs. Register today >
Register on January 29 for a webinar with U.S. Representative Sean Casten, hosted by the Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy. As President-elect Biden takes office, what will Congressional leaders and the Biden Administration propose for climate action, and what will this Congress be able to enact? Special guest speaker U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) brings the perspective of scientist, clean energy entrepreneur, and member of Congress to the discussion of the best and most likely path forward for Congressional Energy Policy. Register today >
Join nationally recognized policymakers and energy thought-leaders at ESA’s virtual Energy Storage Policy Forum – February 3-4. Register now with the code AEEPF20 for 5% off. (Available to AEE Members who are not ESA Members.)
Join the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance for the region’s premier energy efficiency event. MES 2021 will go beyond a typical online conference, giving you an experience to keep you connected, expand your EE knowledge and facilitate important business opportunities. Register today >
