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Greetings!
I write to you this week from London, where BCSE has been participating in discussions with America Is All In during London Climate Action Week. These events bring together governors, mayors, and private sector leaders who are sharing what we all know to be true: that U.S. states, cities, and businesses are actively deploying the clean energy solutions needed to support sustainable, affordable, reliable economy for us all.
Back home, BCSE has been recognizing state leadership through the release of our State of U.S. Energy factsheets – and through meetings with state-level regulators and decisionmakers. Through our new American Energy Abundance Alliance initiative, BCSE has convened policymakers and energy business leaders across the country to find common ground on solutions to advance America’s energy expansion.
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Recent highlights include:
Boston, MA: In May, BCSE, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and state leaders discussed new data on the power of deploying energy efficiency and demand-side solutions across the state. In today’s high-tech appliance world, there are opens new options for a more dynamic, efficient suite of demand-side efficiency options – and their lower price tag can lead to significant customer savings and benefits to the overall electric grid.
Columbus, OH: In June, BCSE brought together state regulatory commissioners and energy business leaders for a roundtable discussion alongside the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners’ Annual Education Conference. Together, they discussed how policies and technologies can be implemented together to meet growing energy demand affordably, reliably, and quickly, while maintaining system performance and supporting consumers.
We look forward to continuing this roundtable series later this year – and we want you to be in the room with us. To express interest in partnering with the American Energy Abundance Alliance or to explore event sponsorships, please contact our team.
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Lisa Jacobson
President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy
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New Member Spotlight: MN8 Energy
BCSE’s coalition expanded this spring with the addition of MN8 Energy, a project developer that owns and operates solar power generation, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. Founded within Goldman Sachs, MN8 has become one of the nation’s largest and most trusted partners for enterprise-scale renewable energy solutions.
Learn more about how to join BCSE and get involved in our federal, state, and international advocacy work. Please contact bcse@bcse.org for details.
| | | The State of U.S. Energy Details the Energy Expansion Across America | |
This summer, BCSE released new factsheets detailing how key states’ investments in a broad portfolio of energy solutions are available to help meet skyrocketing demand growth and keep energy costs low for consumers. The factsheets include local case studies from leading U.S. companies that demonstrate how energy businesses are delivering for states now – improving energy efficiency, maintaining grid reliability, and breaking new ground on generation projects.
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| | Above: BCSE President Lisa Jacobson (left) and Clean Energy Economy MN Executive Director Gregg Mast (right) meet with MN State Representative Larry Kraft (DFL-46A) to share the 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet. | 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet Highlights the State’s Energy Leadership | |
In May, the BCSE team headed to St. Paul, MN to release the 2026 Minnesota Energy Factsheet with Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM). Minnesota is demonstrating how sustained energy policy and investment can deliver results even as electricity demand grows. The newly released report shows the state expanding in‑state power generation, maintaining affordability, and building a system prepared for future growth.
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| | Above: BCSE members present on the findings of the 2026 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. From left: Sapna Dowla, Alliance to Save Energy; Daniel Petcovic, Sumitomo Electric USA, a member of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council; Anthony Fratto, American Clean Power Association; Kathy Bergren, Gevo. |
BCSE Breaks Down the 2026 Factbook at DC Climate Week
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At DC Climate Week, the BCSE team broke down the latest findings from the 2026 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook: In 2025, U.S. electricity demand rose considerably for the first time in decades, coinciding with rising electricity prices. At the same time, far-reaching and unpredictable policy changes provided both major challenges and a few unanticipated opportunities for the energy sector.
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| | Above: BCSE President Lisa Jacobson (right) interviews Carbonvert CEO Alex Tiller in the first episode of the What Energizes Me video series. | |
BCSE Kicks Off What Energizes Me Video Series
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BCSE's new What Energizes Me interview series spotlights innovative businesses and technologies that are driving U.S. competitiveness forward. BCSE President Lisa Jacobson asks fast-moving industry leaders: What is energizing you?
In the first episode, Alex Tiller, CEO of Carbonvert, discusses his company's carbon capture and storage projects and the role of natural gas in a sustainable energy future.
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| | Summer Fellow Spotlight: Elle Nicholson | This summer, BCSE has welcomed Elle Nicholson to the team as our 2026 Summer Fellow. Elle is a rising senior at University of Texas, Austin majoring in philosophy, with an interest in a career in international environmental law. In her fellowship with BCSE, Elle has contributed to the State of U.S. Energy factsheets and also conducted research on AI and data centers’ impact on energy demand. | | | Spotlighting Sustainable Energy Across the Globe | | London, England: BCSE President Lisa Jacobson (far right) joins a discussion with America Is All In focused on U.S. states’ continued investment in climate solutions during London Climate Action Week. | | Bonn, Germany: BCSE Vice President of International Programs Laura Tierney (third from right) joins a panel on advancing sustainable fuels production during the UNFCCC June Climate Meetings, the body's intercessional meeting before COP 31. | | Save the Date: Fall Energy Events | National Clean Energy Week – Held in Washington, DC from September 14 – 18, National Clean Energy Week is an annual celebration of clean energy innovation, dedicated to harnessing bipartisanship and collaboration to create jobs, expand our economy, strengthen America’s national security, and preserve our environment. | |
Climate Week NYC – Attend the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities across New York City – in person, hybrid, and online. From September 20 – 27, BCSE members will be hosting and speaking at dozens of events that you won't want to miss!
Featured event: Investing in Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy at Scale – Tuesday, September 22, 9:00 – 11:00 am ET. Join BCSE and CleanCapital, in partnership with White & Case, for an invite-only executive roundtable discussion on the current and future state of play of investment in clean energy, with a focus on strategies to develop affordable, secure, and reliable energy. Contact Emmy Deignan to express interest in attending.
| | COP 31 – This fall, BCSE will lead a delegation of U.S. businesses and clean energy trade organizations to the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye. Through meetings with public sector leaders, as well as public side events, BCSE will bring private sector solutions to address the global challenge of climate change mitigation and adaptation. Click here for a recap of BCSE’s past activities at COP 30. | Want to learn more? Reach out to Emmy Deignan for more information about BCSE’s events this fall. | | | | |
Rising Power Demand Calls for Resources We Can Deploy Now
By Jennifer Layke, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and Lisa Jacobson, President, BCSE
As utilities, hyperscalers, and manufacturers rush to find new energy sources, they must look at the diverse portfolio of available demand- and supply-side solutions. Many technologies are fast to deploy and will help put downward pressure on electricity bills.
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Get the Facts: Propane
By Jacob Peterson, Senior Director of State Advocacy and Affairs, National Propane Gas Association
Propane is a versatile, portable, and energy-dense molecule that has been powering the U.S. economy for more than a century. It is a key part of the broad portfolio of energy solutions that are keeping energy costs down, improving resilience, and meeting rising energy demand.
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London Climate Action Week – June 20 – 28 in London, England. Hosted by E3G.
11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency – June 29 – 30 in Montreal, Canada. Hosted by the International Energy Agency.
RE+ Storage – June 30 – July 1 in Sacramento, CA. Hosted by the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Smart Electric Power Association.
EmpowHER – August 5 – 7 in Charlotte, NC. Hosted by the American Clean Power Association.
National Clean Energy Week – September 14 – 18 in Washington, DC. Hosted by Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES).
RNG Works – September 15 – 17 in Milwaukee, WI. Hosted by RNG Coalition.
RECHARGE – September 22 – 24 in Aurora, CO. Hosted by the American Clean Power Association.
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