Policy & Regulatory Work
Demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly. We build partnerships and advocate for renewables across the Midwest at state legislatures, regulatory commissions, and at MISO.
1. Advocacy
- CGA advocates for the advancement of renewable energy and necessary infrastructure for a changing resource mix in the Midwest.
- We participate in regional, state and local venues to support a clean energy marketplace that drives demand for renewables.
- Our advocacy facilitates carbon reduction and the transition to a clean energy future for all.
2. State Policy
- CGA's subject matter expertise, deep relationships, and vast network provide access for members to engage with Governor's offices, legislators, state agencies, NGOs and other key decision-makers.
- We educate and inform legislators about the ways clean energy positively impacts business growth and development, jobs, local communities, and achieves state and utility carbon reduction goals.
- We protect favorable renewable energy policies at the state and local level.
- We champion state legislation that improves state tax laws, siting standards, and other initiatives that support renewable energy development.
3. Regulatory Work
- CGA is an influential stakeholder in state regulatory proceedings across our footprint. Our expertise is highly valued by public utility commissions and is paramount to achieving our mission to advance renewable energy in the Midwest.
- CGA engages on transmission; siting for wind, solar, battery storage, and hybrid projects; as well as Integrated Resource Plans.
- We work to improve and streamline the regulatory process to facilitate the clean energy transition and achieve carbon reduction goals.
What Our Members
Are Saying
“CGA has been working to push power generation to be more renewable over the years and to help build the energy transportation infrastructure so that electricity can be moved efficiently, effectively, and economically from where it can be generated to where customers need it.”
Kevin Lynch, Managing Director, External Affairs, Avangrid Renewables
“The CGA team is the best in the business, critical to the renewable energy build out that the upper-Midwest has already seen over the past two decades, and even more essential to our collective efforts to maximize the potential in the IRA and rapidly accelerate the sector's growth in the coming decade. Becoming a member was one of my first priorities after recently joining Husch Blackwell's growing team in Minneapolis.”
Sara Bergan, Partner, Husch Blackwell
“CGA is the preeminent voice of renewable energy in the Midwest. They can provide that voice in the room, and we know there’s always going to be someone there advocating for us, building those relationships, forging new alliances.”
Will Eberle, VP, Head of Government Affairs - Onshore Americas, RWE
“CGA has the right in-house expertise and relationships to be both influential and effective [and] is the foremost leader and one-stop-shop for clean energy advocacy in the Midwest.”
Mallory Lindgren, Sr. VP, Market Development, Westwood
“Organization, leadership, and message has made CGA a driving force in the community for the last 20 years.”
Adam Sokolski, Director, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, EDF Renewables
“The state and local policy work where CGA is a recognized leader has resulted in a significant addition of renewable energy being developed across the Midwest and MISO region.”
Julie Voeck, Senior Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, NextEra Energy Resources
“I would describe CGA as being an expert, professional, collaborative, and really focused on getting things done. I appreciate how CGA takes the time to proactively develop relationships with policymakers in states across the region.”
Kerri Johannsen, Energy Program Director, Iowa Environmental Council
“There is no other organization that works on the technical, regulatory and policy side that is able to deliver renewable energy as well as Clean Grid Alliance.”
Dan Yarano, Partner, Fredrikson
