POLICY Policy plays a crucial role in shaping the direction and pace of the clean energy transition through supportive federal and state legislation and regulations. Our Focus Resilience Transportation Emerging Technology Policy Storage Energy Equity & Inclusion Supportive Policies & Regulations are a Catalyst for Accelerating Carbon-Reduction Governments must continue to work together, and with the various stakeholders across the energy ecosystem, to set and achieve carbon reduction goals. Business models and regulatory frameworks, along with the underpinning policies, must evolve to further embrace innovation that is needed to reach a sustainable future. Learn more from these resources: Utility Carbon Reduction Strategies Read More Embedding Equity in Utility Transformation Learn More Leveraging Benefits for Equity: Understanding Utility Opportunities Within the IRA Read the Blog The diverse landscape of policies, regulations, and clean energy priorities can make it difficult to uncover innovative and pragmatic solutions. Additionally, utilities, regulators, and policymakers continue to face workforce challenges in this critical hyper-learning environment to accelerate the needed changes for the electric industry. Communities and industry stakeholders understand the need to reform current practices and desire to see progress. Supportive policies and regulations can be a catalyst for advancing clean energy solutions nationwide. SEPA works across the country to help utilities, corporate leaders, regulators, policymakers, community members, and other stakeholders navigate policy hurdles by facilitating industry stakeholder engagement, creating spaces for collaboration, and disseminating research. Bridging the gaps between utilities and industry stakeholders, shared learnings can help inform policymakers, regulators, and utility decision makers about emerging solutions to consider for their clean energy plans. SEPA’s focus on Policy seeks to educate and inform decision makers about: Carbon reduction strategies and plans Innovative solutions for market mechanism and utility business models Collaborative stakeholder engagement and facilitation By providing the knowledge and tools to policy decision makers, SEPA’s non-lobbying advocacy helps to support favorable outcomes that can expedite the clean energy transition. Get the Latest Content On Policy Filter Clear All Blog Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for a Carbon-Free Energy System Posted January 8, 2024 Read Article Webinar Revolutionizing Home Energy: Duke Energy Paves the Way for Affordable Upgrades Posted December 19, 2023 Watch Now Webinar 2023 Working Groups Virtual Open House On-Demand Posted December 12, 2023 Watch On-Demand Reports Encyclopedia of DERMS Functionalities Posted November 1, 2023 Download Now Press Release SEPA Announces New Board Member and Leadership Positions Posted September 26, 2023 Read Article Press Release Twenty-Six Electric Utilities Voluntarily Commit to Ambitious 2030 Carbon Reduction Target... Posted September 20, 2023 Read More No results found based on your filter selections. Back to Top See more