"Advanced Energy United wants gubernatorial candidates to bone up on grid issues — fast."
"The renewable energy industry is turning its attention to state-level races in the run-up to November’s midterm elections.
Advanced Energy United, an industry group, this month released a set of state policy road maps for incumbent governors and gubernatorial candidates that detail strategies to deploy renewable energy more quickly. The group also is holding conversations with gubernatorial candidates of both parties — a recognition of the importance that statehouses play in the nitty-gritty of energy work, said one of the organization’s top officials.
“The vast majority of energy policy takes place at the state level, and governors have the biggest platform to make changes on that level,” said Dylan Reed, who leads the group’s federal and political affairs. “We’ve worked in previous cycles to tell governors that investing in advanced energy solutions should be a priority and can be an economic development issue."
Jason Plautz reports for E&E News July 30, 2026.
