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Heather O’Neill

@honeill.bsky.social
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President and CEO, Advanced Energy United, accelerating the US clean energy transition. Bay Area transplant, 3rd generation Floridian.

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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 03/09/2026
During NYC Climate Week, we're sponsoring @canarymedia.com's Rural America & the Clean Energy Transition Summit on 9/22, where @honeill.bsky.social & @govjayinslee.bsky.social will share insights from meetings with gubernatorial candidates this election cycle: buff.ly/ioZW80L
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Thanks to the MI PSC for its leadership on energy affordability legislative recs! These center real solutions: they make good use of advanced energy technologies of all stripes while also suggesting needed regulatory reforms. @advancedenergyunited.org 💡🔌 advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...
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Advanced Energy United and Michigan EIBC Welcome Michigan Public Service Commission Affordability Focus – Advanced Energy United
On Monday, August 10, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released legislative recommendations that would provide real utility bill relief for custome
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
States can lead on advanced energy! Read on for the how and why, complete with state-specific roadmaps that unlock energy affordability. @advancedenergyunited.org 🔌💡 "Clean energy group targets state races" subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...
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E&E News: Clean energy group targets state races
Advanced Energy United wants gubernatorial candidates to bone up on grid issues — fast.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Exciting partnership among @advancedenergyunited.org board members Sunrun and Renew Home with Tesla to bring much needed capacity to our grid. This is market-ready distributed energy resources at scale. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/b...
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A Solution to A.I.’s Growing Power Demand: Homes
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Pleased to see former @advancedenergyunited.org Board member Travis Kavulla appointed to lead BPA. Great choice at a critical time. advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...
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Advanced Energy United Congratulates Travis Kavulla on Appointment to Lead BPA  – Advanced Energy United
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Travis Kavulla was  named by the U.S. Department of Energy as the next Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration.   A
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 29/05/2026
⚡️NEW WEBINAR: On 6/12, we're bringing together industry experts from United member companies Enel North America, Calibrant Energy, Google, & Clearway Energy Group to examine whether PJM's proposed reforms are enough to meet the energy moment. Sign up today: buff.ly/AaqtzWU
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 23/04/2026
$178 billion. That's the cumulative cost savings on the table for the PJM region—the nation's largest grid—if the grid operator more aggressively connected advanced energy resources instead of the status quo course over the next decade. Read the full blog to learn more: buff.ly/m5LdQXv
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Let’s go Virginia, energy affordability version! Thank you to Virginia leadership for being first in nation with the FAST Act, which will bring electrons on the grid, easing supply crunch and helping affordability. @advancedenergyunited.org advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...
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Virginia Hits the Fast Lane: Governor’s Amendments on The FAST Act Accepted by General Assembly  – Advanced Energy United
The General Assembly accepted Governor Spanberger’s amended version of the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act today, clearing the way for th
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 20/04/2026
When we work together to achieve state policy wins, we create new market opportunities for our member companies like Sunrun. If your business depends on state policy moving in the right direction, that's exactly what we're built for. Learn more about membership: buff.ly/WUawprM
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
My kids loved museemecanique.com at Fisherman’s Wharf when they were younger. Old-fashioned arcade games, always a hit!
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
1) Presidio Tunnel Tops Park with hands on science Field Station plus playgrounds. Take a picnic, enjoy the view of golden gate while kids play 2) Dolores Park - enjoy the view and people watch, kids run around, get ice cream next door at BiRite 3) Golden Gate Park for the bison 4) +1 exploratorium
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Great article and seems like a no-brainer to me. Appreciate the legislators who are supporting an effective program (Demand Side Grid Support) that we know we will need this year!
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 20/03/2026
Clean energy wins don't happen in silos. At the IESNA conference last month, United's President & CEO @honeill.bsky.social joined leaders from SEIA, ACP, & the LDES Council to talk about what it takes to move policy in this moment. Learn more about what our membership has to offer: buff.ly/dXYlpVm
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Congrats to Virginia and @advancedenergyunited.org team for legislative passage of FAST Act - this will bring electrons online quickly, helping ease affordability concerns. Now onto the Governor for signature! 💡🔌 advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...
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Virginia General Assembly Passes First-in-the-Nation FAST Act to Unlock Surplus Interconnection – Advanced Energy United
Virginia lawmakers have passed the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act, legislation that establishes the Commonwealth’s first pilot program to unlock surplus interconnection capacit...
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Advanced energy technologies are affordability solutions. While states build needed energy supply, demand flexibility and scaling VPPs with all types of DERs can help us get so much more out of the existing grid quickly and affordably. @advancedenergyunited.org 💡🔌 www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir...
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More states look to virtual power plants to fight rising electric…
A dozen state legislatures are pushing measures to launch or expand programs that rely on customers’ thermostats, batteries, and EVs to relieve the grid.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Oh hey…if you’re looking for some light Sunday listening to get you in shape for the week (and if you don’t like either team in the Super Bowl, so you’re not glued to the TV!), might I suggest this? 💡🔌 @advancedenergyunited.org @latitudemedia.bsky.social
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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Are you in Virginia? Ask your state lawmakers to pass the FAST Act which can help get new energy on the grid -- FAST -- and save you money. counterspark.org/campaigns/vi...
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Help Virginia get more energy FAST and affordably! – Counterspark
The FAST Act can help get clean energy on the grid by taking advantage of more interconnection points
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
New website alert! Check us out, and check out the Impact Stories to see what the amazing team at @advancedenergyunited.org does to deliver value for the entire clean energy industry in all the venues that matter. 💡🔌
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
States within PJM and PJM itself can make adjustments now to more affordably and reliably keep the lights on by turning to advanced energy solutions - both large-scale and distributed, and advanced transmission technologies. @advancedenergyunited.org 💡🔌 www.latitudemedia.com/news/pjms-17...
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PJM’S $178 billion fork in the road
The region seems poised to go all in on natural gas. But renewables advocates argue there’s still time to take another path.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We can build big things! Take a break from doomscrolling and read about how the West is coming together to create a new energy market that works for the whole region and helps all of us with energy affordability and reliability.
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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. Filing deadlines are coming up fast -- in most places, it's not too late to get on the ballot. We'll help you get started. runforwhat.net
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Where Can I Run by Run for Something
Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 12/01/2026
The West has the opportunity to create the nation’s most advanced, affordable, & reliable energy market while preserving Western states’ independence. Sign up for our webinar on Feb. 3 to learn more about what the evolving market landscape means for the West: buff.ly/Ot6N2pk
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
WTF are we even doing here?
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 18/11/2025
United member company Highland Electric helped the West Aurora School District in IL transition to electric school buses! This will lower costs for the district and improve the air students and drivers breathe. Yesterday, United joined Highland & the district to launch the new buses.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Clean energy wins at the ballot box! Gov-elects in VA and NJ both ran on practical clean energy solutions to the energy affordability crisis and reliability concerns…and voters responded. 💡🔌@advancedenergyunited.org blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/va-...
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The Message Is Clear: Clean Energy Wins at the Ballot Box
“The results of both Governors races reflect that leaders who embrace clean energy as a path to lower bills, reliable power, and economic growth are being rewarded at the ballot box,” said Heather O’N...
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Always! Every advocacy win requires a coalition. Any group or person that says they did it themselves is full of it. This was a multi-year, multi-issue, multi-faceted coalition. Love to see it!
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
The legislation provides a huge boost for energy storage of all sizes, large scale wind and solar, VPPs, gas and electric efficiency, transmission upgrades, and more! blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/new...
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Newly Passed Legislation to Help Prevent Further Utility Bill Spikes Amid Rising Energy Demands in Illinois
Illinois legislators today responded to rising utility bills and growing energy demand by passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), paving the way for substantially more battery st...
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Celebrating a big win for @advancedenergyunited.org and our industry with yesterday’s passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act in Illinois! CRGA will protect consumers and stabilize costs. 💡🔌 #energysky
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Nearly unanimous bipartisan support for expanding and planning Virtual Power Plant resources that would bring much-needed flexibility to our grid in CA - and save all of us $$$. Disappointed (is the polite word) in Gov. Newsom’s baffling veto. 💡🔌 @advancedenergyunited.org
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
@advancedenergyunited.org agenda for states is simple: 👷Build it ✨Make it flexible 💲Make it affordable. My call to action for our industry is to engage NOW in states and regions so that decision-makers understand how our industry can help them meet the moment.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Check out my conversation with @latitudemedia.bsky.social on how advanced energy is providing solutions to energy affordability and reliability challenges with @advancedenergyunited.org new advocacy playbook.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
So incredibly proud of the @advancedenergyunited.org team that’s been working this for nearly a decade. A western grid and market will lower costs and help keep the lights on, across the region. Let’s go! 💡🔌
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Yes to this opinion piece by @advancedenergyunited.org member Enel about the power of flexibility in meeting rising electricity demand. Let’s make the grid flexible! 💡🔌 www.utilitydive.com/news/as-pjm-...
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As PJM prices rise, flexibility can’t be ignored
Rather than viewing rising capacity costs as simply a burden, energy users should understand them as incentives for more efficient and dynamic loads.
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 04/08/2025
A different moment demands a different response. In a recent interview with @heatmap.news, @jael.bsky.social, Advanced Energy United President and CEO @honeill.bsky.social highlights how, amid federal rollbacks and growing budget pressures, states are now at the center of the energy transition.
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Will Blue States Open Up Their Wallets for Renewables?
A conversation with Heather O’Neill of Advanced Energy United.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
I really enjoyed this conversation with @jael.bsky.social about how the advanced energy industry can meet the moment, provide solutions to our energy challenges, and chart the path forward in states and regions, where @advancedenergyunited.org has a track record of success. 💡🔌
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
State leaders can take action now so we can build large scale projects to meet new load growth and make smart policy reforms to get more out of existing energy infrastructure with VPPs and ATTs and more. Advanced energy resources are available, affordable, and deployable now!
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
This transformation is driven by: 🔋technological innovation–clean tech are cheapest options with superior performance  🙋customer preference– people want greater control over energy use and cost  💡state policies–Gov’s, state leg’s, utility regulators have a ton of influence on energy deployment.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
I was asked recently if clean energy was dead, and on a @advancedenergyunited.org webinar, a viewer asked us to counter the bad vibes. Advanced energy is here to stay! Yes, the headwinds are serious and challenges are real. But we are in the midst of an energy transformation that is unstoppable.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
See our statement below. Our industry is here and ready to meet this moment - our work continues! @advancedenergyunited.org
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Welp, Congress acted, and may have now created an actual energy emergency. We’ve now got work to do in the states: the advanced energy industry is here and ready. Our statement on the legislation here. 🔌 💡 @advancedenergyunited.org blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/fin...
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Advanced Energy United Reacts to Final Passage of H.R. 1
Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill released a statement following final passage of H.R. 1.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Our statement on Senate bill. Our biz are already meeting the moment, supplying affordable, reliable energy to Americans, but this bill hamstrings our industry. Essential that House doesn’t make it worse. @advancedenergyunited.org 💡🔌 blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/sen...
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Advanced Energy United Reacts to Senate Passage of Budget Bill
Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill released a statement following the U.S. Senate passage of H.R. 1.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
While we are all waiting for the Senate, Happy 5th Birthday to Virginia Clean Economy Act! 🎉🎂 Important to celebrate good policy and path forward. (Hint: it involves states!) 💡🔌 @advancedenergyunited.org cardinalnews.org/2025/07/01/f...
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Five years in, the Virginia Clean Economy Act is paying off
There are now 118,000 good-paying jobs in the Virginia advanced energy industry. Clean energy policy didn’t just enable new power generation; it helped signal to global manufacturers that Virginia …
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🚨Senators can still act to fix energy tax provisions in this bill and save American energy abundance! 🚨 💡🔌 @advancedenergyunited.org www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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GOP tax bill draws flak on energy provisions from some onetime allies
The GOP’s massive tax and immigration measure slashes federal funding on renewables and clean energy initiatives just as U.S. energy demand soars
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
🚨American energy dominance is at risk. The Senate is set to hike consumers’ energy bills and threaten grid reliability. 🚨🔌💡 blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/sen...
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Senate Backpedals on American Energy Dominance
Ahead of a planned vote by the Senate on H.R. 1, national business association Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill called for immediate changes to the bill.
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Advanced Energy United @advancedenergyunited.org · 28/06/2025
🚨 Our message to the Senate this morning: Amend, or vote NO! “A vote for this bill is a vote to eliminate millions of jobs and thousands of energy projects while jacking up electric costs and endangering reliability," says @honeill.bsky.social, United President and CEO.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
🚨American energy dominance is at risk. The Senate is set to hike consumers’ energy bills and threaten grid reliability. 🚨🔌💡 blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/sen...
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Senate Backpedals on American Energy Dominance
Ahead of a planned vote by the Senate on H.R. 1, national business association Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill called for immediate changes to the bill.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Rooftop solar helping keep the lights on in New England. Helps manage energy costs (less need tor new expensive peaker plants), and creates grid flex even in record breaking heat. @advancedenergyunited.org 💡🔌https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/06/24/behind-the-meter-solar-peak-demand-iso-new-england
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How rooftop solar is helping New England stay cool during the heat wave
At peak hours during this week's heat wave, solar panels on homes, businesses, parking lots and alongside roads are helping relieve stress on the electric grid.
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
The Senate can make a difference here. The advanced energy industry is ready to meet growing demand for energy and manage consumer costs. @advancedenergyunited.org www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Chart: Hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy at risk with GOP bill
As written, the “Big Beautiful Bill” would cast uncertainty over a staggering amount of solar, battery, and wind projects, just as energy demand is…
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Heather O’Neill @honeill.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Senate has opp’y to keep U.S. energy abundance alive. House R’s are calling on Senate to improve clean energy tax provisions - keep U.S. energy costs low and keep us competitive. 🔌💡https://kiggans.house.gov/posts/kiggans-continues-to-fight-for-smart-energy-policy-in-reconciliation?mc_cid=09effbbe16
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Kiggans Continues to Fight for Smart Energy Policy in Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership encouraging commonsense reforms to key provisions in th...
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