In an opinion piece for Crain's Chicago Business, United's Samarth Medakkar and Climate Control Group’s Joe Parsons highlight the cost savings and grid benefits of geothermal heating and cooling, urging lawmakers to expand access to these proven technologies by passing House Bills 3399 and 3609.
Crain's Chicago Business: Opinion - Geothermal Heat Pumps Help Lower Energy Costs. How Can Illinois Deploy More?
Topics: United In The News, Illinois, Samarth Medakkar, Building Electrification, Geothermal
The Houston Chronicle: 'We Set the Rules' - Texas Regulators Defend $5B Program for Gas Plants after Withdrawals, Denials
The Houston Chronicle discusses the challenges and defenses surrounding the Texas Energy Fund, a $5 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the state's power grid through the construction of new natural gas power plants. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms urged lawmakers to embrace battery storage, solar, and wind resources as the fastest and most affordable way to meet new load growth.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
E&E News: Texas PUC Approves High-Voltage Transmission Plan for Permian
E&E News reports that the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the state's first-ever high-voltage transmission lines. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms explains why this is an important step for the future of Texas' energy grid.
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Transmission, Matthew Boms
Texas Approves First-Ever High Voltage Transmission Lines to Power Growing Demand
PUCT vote marks major step toward a more modern, reliable, and efficient grid
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) applauds the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ (PUCT) historic vote to build the state’s first-ever 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission lines—ushering in a new era of grid modernization for the Lone Star State.
Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Energy Efficiency
California Assembly Energy Committee Recognizes Potential in Virtual Power Plants and Advances Key Bills
Virtual power plant bills, Assembly Bills 740 and 44, advance in committee, now head to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously that would encourage the use of cleaner, faster, and more affordable power to meet the state's peak electricity demand. Both bills help support Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), which are made up of small-scale energy resources found in homes and businesses, like smart thermostats, home batteries, and electric vehicles. These resources can shift, store, and deliver clean energy during times of peak demand, reducing stress on the grid.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants
RESET and PRESS: Pennsylvania Introduces Clean Energy Bills to Power Up the Economy
PRESS would increase Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) to 35% by 2035 while RESET would modernize and streamline energy siting to meet skyrocketing electricity demand.
HARRISBURG, PA – As part of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Lightning Plan, Pennsylvania is moving forward on the clean energy future with the introduction of the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition Board (RESET) and reintroduction of the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Standards and Sustainability (PRESS) Act, two game-changing bills that will supercharge the state’s economy, lower costs, and put Pennsylvania on the map as a leader in clean energy.
Topics: Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Permitting and Siting, Chris D'Agostino
Advanced Energy United Applauds FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips’ Impact as He Departs the Commission
Advanced Energy United issued a statement thanking Commissioner and former Chairman Phillips for his work to modernize America’s grid and collaborate with stakeholders across the energy supply chain
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, in response to the announcementthat Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner and former Chair Willie Phillips will be leaving the Commission, Advanced Energy United Managing Director Caitlin Marquis issued the following statement:
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC, Federal Priorities
Farmers, Clean Energy Trades Urge Michigan Lawmakers to Oppose Anti-Business Legislation
House Bills 4027 and 4028 would take rights away from landowners, scramble an otherwise business-friendly environment, and raise electricity costs for consumers
LANSING, MI – Diverse stakeholders are joining together to encourage Michigan legislators to oppose House Bills 4027 and 4028.
Today, Tuesday, April 22, the House Energy committee heard testimony on these bills and voted them out of the committee, sending them on the path to the full House chamber. Farmers and representatives from clean energy companies urged legislators on the committee to vote no on both bills. Opponents articulated key reasons to reject these bills as they would take rights away from individual landowners, raise electric utility costs for all consumers, hurt Michigan businesses, and prevent the state from more reliably and cost-effectively powering the energy grid to meet rising demand.
Topics: Press Releases, Michigan, Permitting and Siting
California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Unanimously Passes Pathways Bill
A big step toward unlocking affordable, reliable energy while accelerating clean energy deployment
SACRAMENTO, CA— This evening, the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 540, marking a key step forward in lowering costs for ratepayers, keeping the lights on, and accelerating the state’s transition to clean energy.
Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez
Capitol Weekly: How Smart Post-Fire Energy Planning Can Save Us Billions
In an opinion column featured in Capitol Weekly, United's Callie McKenna makes the case for lower-cost, all-electric alternatives when rebuilding gas infrastructure after the Los Angeles wildfires, urging policymakers to rein in unchecked utility spending to protect ratepayers and meet California’s climate and clean energy goals.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California