The Advanced Power Alliance (APA) is committed to ensuring that America’s energy future remains secure, affordable, and reliable. That’s why we’re calling on key congressional leaders to prioritize energy security, economic development, and technological competitiveness as they consider tax reforms that will impact our nation’s energy industry. We addressed this letter to United States Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), ChairmanContinue reading “Advocating for America’s Energy Future: APA’s Message to Congress”
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New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments
Existing and expected utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects will contribute over $20 billion in total tax revenue — and pay Texas landowners $29.5 billion — over the projects’ lifetimes, according to new data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), Advanced Power Alliance (APA), and theContinue reading “New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments “
APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center
Jeff Clark, Advanced Power Alliance CEO, statement on Meta’s announced investment in Northeast Louisiana: “The announcement of Meta’s groundbreaking $10 billion hyperscaler data center investment is a tremendous victory for Richland Parish, Northeast Louisiana, and the entire state. Diversification is key to economic resilience and this project further transforms the Louisiana economy and better positionsContinue reading “APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center”
Advanced Power Alliance Presents “American Energy Champion” Award to John Hansen of Nebraska Farmers Union
During the 17th annual meeting of the Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference, Rich Lombardi, representing the Advanced Power Alliance, presented the organization’s distinguished “American Energy Champion Award” to John Hansen, President of the Nebraska Farmers Union. Hansen was elected President of the Farmers Union in 1989, and has been re-elected every two-years since then. He servesContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Presents “American Energy Champion” Award to John Hansen of Nebraska Farmers Union”
APA Pushes for Non-Discriminatory Policies During July 31 Hearing of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs
APA Leadership ensuring that the voice of the advanced power generation and energy storage industries is heard inside the region’s state capitols. Advanced Power Alliance Technical and Legislative Consultant Jean Ryall recently provided testimony before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs. Chaired by Texas State Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi), the committee met toContinue reading “APA Pushes for Non-Discriminatory Policies During July 31 Hearing of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs”
APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News
APA Vice President Judd Messer outlines how Texas should leverage all available power generation resources to meet rising energy demand. From the San Antonio Express-News: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/texas-energy-needs-renewables-19554873.php PDF Version Available Here Commentary: As the Heat Rises, Texas Needs All Energy Sourcesby Judd Messer, July 5, 2024 Temperatures are climbing in Texas; so is electricity demand. InContinue reading “APA Commentary on Texas’ Rising Energy Demand Featured in San Antonio Express-News”
APA Board of Directors Elects 2024-2025 Leadership Team
Executive Committee will bring diverse expertise and perspectives to guide the organization’s legislative, regulatory, and political efforts across the states. During its Board of Directors meeting held on June 19, the board of directors of the Advanced Power Alliance (APA) elected its 2024-2025 Executive Committee. The new leadership team reflects the diverse interests and engagementContinue reading “APA Board of Directors Elects 2024-2025 Leadership Team”
APA Urges Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce to Focus on Building Reliability Through Diverse Complementary Generation Mix
APA Leadership ensuring that the voice of the advanced power generation and energy storage industries is heard inside the region’s state capitols. Advanced Power Alliance Vice President Judd Messer today provided written testimony to the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce. On behalf of APA’s diverse membership with investments across the power generation andContinue reading “APA Urges Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce to Focus on Building Reliability Through Diverse Complementary Generation Mix”
APA Commentary on Georgia Solar Power Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
APA President Jeff Clark offered thoughts on how solar power is allowing states like Georgia to emerge as energy producers pursuing their own energy independence. From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: https://www.ajc.com/opinion/opinion-in-georgia-we-grow-our-own-peaches-and-power/UOW2A6I6UNFBDISYRXZM6QPIGM/ In Georgia, We Grow Our Own — Peaches and Powerby Jeffrey Clark, June 12, 2024, 6:00 am Georgia is known as America’s “Peach State” becauseContinue reading “APA Commentary on Georgia Solar Power Featured in Atlanta Journal-Constitution”
Advanced Power Alliance Testifies Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs
APA Leadership ensuring that the voice of the advanced power generation and energy storage industries is heard inside the region’s state capitols. Advanced Power Alliance Vice President Judd Messer today provided testimony before the Texas House Committee on State Affairs. Chaired by Texas State Representative Todd Hunter, the committee has broad authority including jurisdiction overContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Testifies Before Texas House Committee on State Affairs”