BCSE Clean Energy

Under his leadership, @SMUDUpdates launched its aggressive 2030 Zero Carbon Plan, secured >1,430 MW of zero-carbon resources, and pioneered innovative programs like SolarShares. He also provided guidance to the industry through his dedicated tenure on BCSE's Board of Directors.

Throughout his nearly 45-year career at @SMUDUpdates, Paul has helped shape the utility into a national model for decarbonization, grid innovation, customer affordability, and community-centered leadership.

Congratulations to BCSE Board Member Paul Lau on receiving a @SEPAPower Lifetime Achievement Award! The BCSE community was thrilled to celebrate his enduring legacy and dedicated service to the energy industry, @SMUDUpdates, and BCSE this week in Washington, DC.

Energy infrastructure supports >8M jobs across the country. But the slow pace at which infrastructure projects can secure necessary permits remains a key obstacle. This #InfrastructureWeek, #GetTheFacts in the #SustainableEnergy in America #2026Factbook: bcse.org/factbook

In a new blog, BCSE and @ACEEEdc break down new LCOE numbers that include efficiency alongside a broad portfolio of energy solutions. This data shows that it makes economic sense to blend maximum efficiency into any new power investment. bcse.org/rising-power-d…

America’s electrical system faces dramatic changes over the next 25 years. New analysis from #BCSEMember @NEMAupdates projects U.S. electricity demand will rise by 55% by 2050, with the steepest growth concentrated in the current decade. Read more: makeitelectric.org/newsroom/news/…

Global investment in sustainable energy once again shattered records in 2025. In a new report, @AtlasPolicy provides a comprehensive picture of the state of the global supply chain with data on $1.1T in manufacturing projects from 2019-25: atlaspolicy.com/the-race-for-c…

A broad portfolio of energy solutions was on display at #BCSEMember @CRESenergy's Energy Leadership Summit yesterday in DC. Great to see BCSE members including @gastechnology, @Equinor, and @PGE4Me take the stage to discuss how the energy industry must respond to growing demand.

This week, the Build More Hydro Act was passed, safeguarding 2.6K MW of hydro & $6.5B in private investment critical to powering American homes. Amid rising demand, the US needs every MW of hydro on the grid possible. 🌊 From #BCSEMember @NatlHydroAssoc: hydro.org/news/legislati…

Energy efficiency is the fastest growing sector of the US energy job market. From 2023-2024, the sector grew by 100K jobs to a record total of 2.4M workers. Continued expansion supports both US manufacturing and energy independence. @Forbes has more: forbes.com/sites/brynncoo…

A broad portfolio of energy solutions means paychecks, tax revenue, and stronger communities. #BCSEMember @USCleanPower's 2025 Annual Market Report reveals that wind, solar, and batteries invested $79B in new projects in 2025, supporting >1.4M jobs. 🔗 cleanpower.org/market-report-…

The 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, recently released by @CleanEnergyMN and BCSE, shows the state expanding in‑state power generation, maintaining affordability, and building a system prepared for future growth. Download the Factsheet for free at cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet.

Minnesota saw increased interest in battery storage in 2025. @MISO_energy received >6 GW of new project requests, many of them inc. storage -- signaling that developers view storage as a strong option for providing reliable energy. @PNS_News has more: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/energy-s…

Congratulations to #BCSEMember @MetrusEnergy on 17 years of advancing Energy as a Service! EaaS is a catalyst for getting energy efficiency projects funded that might otherwise get pushed out, given its ability to unlock the energy savings potential within the built environment.

#DYK? A versatile, portable, and energy-dense molecule has been powering the US economy for more than a century: propane. In a new guest blog, #BCSEMember @NPGAPropane shares the top 5 facts to know about this remarkable fuel source. Read more: bcse.org/get-facts-prop…

The US energy expansion faced key markers in 2025. Electricity generation reached a 20-year high. Investment hit a record $378 B. Hear from @BloombergNEF on these findings & more from the BNEF/BCSE #SustainableEnergy in America #2026Factbook. Listen: bloomberg.com/news/audio/202…

Congratulations to @CleanEnergyBiz on this anniversary! Collectively, BCSE and CEBN mobilize the full breadth of the energy economy, from innovators and small businesses to industry leaders and the trade associations that represent them.

BCSE was thrilled to head to St. Paul last week to celebrate the launch of the 2026 MN Energy Factsheet with @CleanEnergyMN. MN is demonstrating how sustained energy investment can deliver results even as electricity demand grows. Explore the data: cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet

The 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet is here! ⚡️For the sixth straight year, most of Minnesota’s electricity came from zero-carbon sources 💡Energy productivity is up 38% since 2001 🔌Fewer imports signal growing energy independence Read more: cleanenergyeconomymn.org/factsheet

The trends are clear: investment in energy innovation and manufacturing is continuing in the US. Wind and solar are a key part of the broad portfolio of energy solutions needed to keep costs low and meet growing demand. @ceboudreau for @_LatitudeMedia: latitudemedia.com/news/us-renewa…