Imperial Valley Press reports on California State Senator Steve Padilla's new legislation that would establish pilot projects designed to develop, finance, and operate electrical transmission lines. United's Edson Perez emphasized the importance of expanding transmission efficiently and affordably to meet growing energy demand across the state.
Imperial Valley Press: State Senator Introduces Legislative Package Aimed to Overhaul California's Energy Grid
Topics: United In The News, California, Edson Perez
Introducing: UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United has launched a new website and campaign that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household electricity costs in states across the country.
The website, UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com, features the real stories of advanced energy projects – including a coal field converted into a solar farm in Southwest Virginia, a Central Pennsylvania church saving money thanks to a rooftop solar installation, a new battery manufacturing facility in California, and the deployment of an emissions-free school bus fleet in Illinois’s smallest county – that were only made possible thanks to the existing tax cuts that are at risk of being shelved by Congress despite the economic growth, cost savings, and access to grid resilience solutions they are enabling.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
The Nevada Independent: Ordered to Close Its Last Coal Plant, NV Energy Will Now Burn a Different Fossil Fuel
The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's decision to convert the North Valmy Generating Station from coal to natural gas instead of retiring it as originally promised. United's Brian Turner criticized this decision, saying that NV Energy missed an opportunity to transition to renewable energy, and warned that this move will keep Nevada dependent on fossil fuels and burden ratepayers with the costs for decades.
Topics: United In The News, Nevada, Brian Turner
The Nevada Independent: Federal Funds for Nevada Solar, Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Limbo
The Nevada Independent reports on President Trump's executive order to halt all Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) disbursements. United's Leah Rubin Shen warns that this freeze will hurt families, small businesses, and local economies.
Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Nevada
The Washington Post: ‘Just Causing Havoc’ - Transportation Department Suspends EV Charger Program
The Washington Post reports on President Trump's halt on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion initiative to expand EV charging stations across America. United's Ryan Gallentine urged state transportation agencies and program administrators to continue EV project development until new guidance is finalized.
Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine
Bloomberg: Trump Administration Halts Program to Expand US EV Chargers
With the recent suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, the Federal Highway Administration has directed states to decertify their implementation plans, halting construction of new EV charging stations and placing existing projects at risk. Bloomberg quoted United's Ryan Gallentine, who stated that the order has created enormous uncertainty for billions of dollars that both states and private companies have invested in EV infrastructure.
Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine
The Boston Globe: Trump’s Attempted Funding Freeze Was Blocked. So Why Are Billions in Grants for Solar Still Locked Up?
The Boston Globe covers President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding for solar energy projects, causing significant implications for numerous solar initiatives in Massachusetts and the broader New England region. United's Jeremy McDiarmid expressed concern that the administration's funding freeze could hinder the region's progress toward clean energy goals, increase costs, and slow economic growth.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid, Solar
Advanced Energy United Congratulates Secretary Burgum and Secretary Wright on Their Cabinet Confirmation
Bipartisan support expressed for continued investment in power grid infrastructure and electricity affordability.
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United congratulates Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris Wright, on their respective Cabinet confirmations by the U.S. Senate.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
Canary Media: Trump’s Climate Spending Freeze is Already Causing Serious Economic Harm
President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding has led to significant economic disruptions nationwide, and although federal courts have ordered the resumption of funding, the path forward remains uncertain. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media, emphasizing the economic strains, layoffs, and grid challenges Americans are facing across the country due to the freezes.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
MassLive: Trump Likely Can’t Touch Permitted Offshore Wind Projects in New England
Despite President Trump's recent pause of new offshore wind projects, fully permitted, existing wind projects in New England are unlikely to be impacted. MassLive spoke with several advanced energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid who highlighted that current offshore wind developments in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas are on track to contribute significantly to the region's clean energy goals.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid