AEE WEEKLY: Stimulus = Billions in Impact for TX, NV; Check Vote Deadlines; #EEBooks; Advanced Energy on the Ballot; AEN | West Session 1

POLICY UPDATE

Stimulus Investments in Advanced Energy in These 2 States Would Deliver Billions in Economic Activity

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Analysis shows $55 billion in stimulus would add $350 billion to Texas gross state product, a six-fold return on investment; increase tax revenues; create 2 million jobs; and deliver billions in annual savings to consumers Analysis shows $10 billion in stimulus investment in the advanced energy sector would add $60 billion to Nevada’s gross state product, a six-fold return on investment, create jobs; and deliver annual savings to consumers
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Voter Information and Deadlines: November 3, 2020

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As the November election is rapidly approaching, Advanced Energy Economy wants to do everything in our power to help you make your voice heard. Voting is our right and our duty as Americans, but it can get difficult to keep track of all the registration dates and deadlines. To help you out, we've put together a table with each state's voter information and deadlines! Please note that the dates and times listed were gathered from publicly available websites and are subject to change at the discretion of each state. For the most recent information, we encourage you to click your state's name on the table.

 

Check Your State's Voting Deadlines

Energy Efficiency Day

Read All About it: Energy Efficiency Day 2020 Reached Millions with Smart Tips to Use All Year Long 

 

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The 5th annual Energy Efficiency Day took place online on October 7, attracting 8,000 individual participants, over 750 major organizational supporters (including AEE and many of our members and allies), and 44 state local proclamations, plus one from the U.S. Senate. Altogether, this national public awareness social media campaign reached over 12 million people, generating 6,500 posts and 31.7 million audience impressions! For highlights, including tweets from public officials and examples of this year’s meme theme - #EEBooks - click here to download our Energy Efficiency Day Summary.

 

AEE Webinars

Election Preview 2020: Advanced Energy on the Ballot 

Live on Wednesday, October 21, at 1pm ET / 10a PT

AE on the Ballot

The outcome of the 2020 election will have a long-lasting effect on the advanced energy industry. From the presidency and control of Congress to critical state legislative elections in important advanced energy markets, the vote in November will have significant implications for legislative and regulatory action at the state and federal level. Hear from AEE’s state and federal policy experts about what to look for in key races around the country.

 Panelists
  • JR Tolbert, Managing Director, AEE (moderator), Eastern States
  • Amisha Rai, Managing Director, AEE, Western States
  • Leah Rubin Shen, Director, AEE, Federal

Learn all about how advanced energy industry will be affected by the 2020 election.

Register for the Webinar

Featured online events

ADVANCED ENERGY NOW | WEST ONLINE Session 1: Taming the Wild West: How an Expanded Regional Wholesale Market Can Make the Western Grid Clean and Resilient, October 28, 11am PT

AENWestOnlineWestern states are charting a course to rapidly transition the region’s electricity system and transportation sector to 100% clean energy through a combination of aggressive state energy and transportation policies and voluntary utility and large customer commitments. At the same time, extreme heat and wildfires are threatening the electric grid along with life and property. Can a more integrated regional transmission grid with competitive regional wholesale markets help states meet their clean energy targets and their resilience challenges? What role will states have in guiding an expanded regional grid toward these goals while maintaining a focus on achieving their clean energy targets? Register here for the first session of our three-part virtual conference.


Virginia Clean Economy Summit, October 21-22

VACleanEnergySummitBorderThe Virginia Clean Economy Summit is designed to highlight opportunities and encourage collaboration that speeds our use of more energy efficiency, solar, wind, storage, EVs, and other clean energy solutions. Conference attendees will include representatives from businesses, state and local governments, academia, and NGOs. Governor Ralph Northam will deliver keynote remarks during the Summit and AEE's Harry Godfrey will be closing out the Summit on October 21, at 3:15 p.m. ET. Learn more about the Virginia Clean Economy Summit and register here!

 

 

Texas Energy Summit, November 10-12 & 17-18

texas-energy-summit-2020Tune in to the 100% virtual Texas Energy Summit over five afternoons (Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 17-18), including networking, 2.5 hours of plenary and breakout session content each day. At 2 p.m. CT, there will be a keynote and/or plenary panel followed by 3-4 breakouts on topics introduced in the plenary. One of the panelists will include TAEBA's Suzanne Bertin! The Summit organizers focus content on improving air quality and growing the Texas economy through expansion of renewable energy, transportation electrification, industrial innovation, and energy efficiency. For more information and to register, we encourage you to click here!