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”
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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”
APA Responds to Solar Power Myths Presented to Legislative Committee
Spread by competitors and opponents, persistent disinformation continues to flood policy discussions and communities. APA responds with facts. Across the country, incorrect and misleading information about solar energy is flooding communities and infecting the discussions of policymakers. Often spread by competitors or opponents, this information is designed to discourage communities from embracing clean energy investmentsContinue reading “APA Responds to Solar Power Myths Presented to Legislative Committee”
APA Statement on Fort Bend County Weather Event and Solar Facility Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2024 The following statement can be attributed to Judd Messer, Texas Vice President of Advanced Power Alliance: “A recent hail event in Fort Bend County has prompted questions as to whether damage to a utility-scale solar power facility can have adverse environmental or health implications for the surrounding community. Solar panelsContinue reading “APA Statement on Fort Bend County Weather Event and Solar Facility Impact”
Watch APA Book Talk with Ernest Scheyder
Author of “The War Below: Lithium, Copper and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives” A recording is now available to watch the recent ‘APA Book Talk’ with Ernest Scheyder, a reporter for Reuters and author of the new book, “The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives”, which examines the roleContinue reading “Watch APA Book Talk with Ernest Scheyder”