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PJM Failures Causing Electricity Prices to Skyrocket

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 30, 2024

Consumers paying the price for poor planning and insufficient electric transmission build-out
 
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the largest U.S. power grid operator, PJM, announced a 9-fold increase in capacity price for electricity across its 13-state footprint, with costs jumping from $28.92 per megawatt-day to $269.92 per megawatt-day. 
 
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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Jon Gordon

Utility Dive: Steering Gas Utilities Toward Calmer Seas With an Eye to the Electric Experience

Posted by Sarah Steinberg and Brad Cebulko on Jul 30, 2024

Utility Dive features an opinion piece by United's Sarah Steinberg and Current Energy Group's Brad Cebulko, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and strategic planning by state regulators and utilities to ensure that the transition to clean, electric buildings does not compromise the reliability and affordability of energy services for customers.

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Topics: United In The News, Sarah Steinberg, Building Decarbonization

The Boston Business Journal: Move Swiftly on Clean Energy Permitting Reform

Posted by Jeremy McDiarmid on Jul 29, 2024

In an opinion piece for The Boston Business Journal, United's Jeremy McDiarmid discusses the urgent need for siting and permitting reform in Massachusetts and across the country to streamline processes and reduce delays for infrastructure projects. McDiarmid emphasizes that these reforms are essential for building clean energy infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring a reliable, clean energy future.

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Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

Erie News Now: 35% Clean Energy by 2035- PA Lawmakers Hold Hearing on PRESS

Posted by Kara Jeffers on Jul 29, 2024

Erie News Now covers Pennsylvania's push for clean energy with the PRESS policy aiming for 35% renewable energy by 2035. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states Pennsylvania is sending a clear signal to the clean energy industry that they want their services and the generation they're providing.

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Nick Bibby

The Sentinel: Electric Vehicles Tick Up in Carlisle but Can Charging Stations Meet Demand?

Posted by Ben Orner on Jul 26, 2024

Pennsylvania news outlet The Sentinel reports on the growing trend of electric vehicles in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the importance of expanding EV charging infrastructure to support the transition to clean energy. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states that utility companies must be proactive in upgrading their grid distribution infrastructure to meet the rising demand. 

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Electric Vehicles, Nick Bibby

RTO Insider: NV Energy Should Do More to Tap VPP Potential, Report Says

Posted by Elaine Goodman on Jul 25, 2024

RTO Insider covered Advanced Energy United's latest report, Moving the Needle on DERs and VPPs in Nevada, suggesting NV Energy's VPP market potential could rise from 134 MW this year to 1,230 MW by 2035. Despite this, NV Energy is not fully utilizing VPPs in its resource planning, which could be a missed opportunity to reduce reliance on new gas-fired power generation. 

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Topics: United In The News, Nevada, Chloe Holden

The Baltimore Sun: Gas Utilities Must Plan for a Clean Energy Future

Posted by Shawn Kelly on Jul 23, 2024

In an opinion piece forThe Baltimore Sun, United's Shawn Kelly discusses the urgent need for Maryland to shift away from natural gas pipelines towards clean energy solutions to combat the utility rate spiral and align with the state's climate goals.

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Topics: United In The News, Maryland, Shawn Kelly

Congress Should Pursue Comprehensive, Bipartisan Permitting Reform

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 22, 2024

New proposal from Barrasso and Manchin a good foundation on which to build

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senators Barrasso and Manchin released the framework for a package of reforms aimed at changing how we permit and site electric transmission, energy generation, and mining projects for the critical minerals needed to power many advanced energy technologies. National business association Advanced Energy United is calling on Congress to build on the framework provided to pass comprehensive permitting reform that supports America’s transition to an economy built on advanced energy.
 
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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, Harrison Godfrey

Hurricane Beryl Underscores Need for New Approaches to Grid Resilience

Posted by Rory Coleman on Jul 18, 2024

Advanced Energy Industry Group Calls on Texas Utilities to Up Their Commitment to Distributed Energy Resources

AUSTIN, TX – Amidst ongoing power outages and calls for investigations in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) is advocating for Texas leaders to reevaluate the state’s approach to grid resilience.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas

RTO Insider: Pathways Participants See ‘Pivotal’ Chance to Build New Kind of RTO

Posted by Robert Mullin on Jul 15, 2024

RTO Insider covered the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Stakeholder Process workshop and said that the West faces a “pivotal” opportunity to develop a fresh approach to managing its electricity markets. The article quotes United's Brian Turner discussing thenew governance approach and model. 

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Topics: United In The News, Western RTO, Brian Turner

Scripps News: Centerpoint Faces Backlash in Texas Amid Extended Outages After Hurricane Beryl

Posted by Christian Bryant & Chris Nguyen on Jul 12, 2024

Matt Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), Advanced Energy United's Texas entity, is interviewed live on Scripps News' The National Report on July 12 about the impacts Hurricane Beryl had on the Texas power grid. Boms makes the case that Texas utilities should be relying less on centralized power plants and more on distributed resources, like rooftop solar and other aggregated resources, to improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather like hurricanes.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas, Matthew Boms

RTO Insider: 2 New California Bills Could Accelerate Decarbonization

Posted by Ayla Burnett on Jul 7, 2024

RTO Insider reports on two California bills that could accelerate the state's decarbonization goals. United's Edson Perez states both bills are important steps that will pave the way for disadvantaged communities to access clean homes and indoor air as well as support grid reliability and affordability. 

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez

RTO Insider: Calif. Lawmakers Send $10B Climate Bond Measure to Nov. Ballot

Posted by Elaine Goodman on Jul 7, 2024

RTO Insider covers California lawmakers' recent approval of a $10 billion climate bond measure that will be placed on the November ballot. United's Edson Perez states the investment would strengthen the electricity grid’s reliability, flexibility and affordability, and prevent blackouts during extreme heat and wildfires. 

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez

Novel Climate Bond Proposal Passes California Legislature

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jul 3, 2024

$10 billion for water, clean energy, and environmental protection has passed the full legislature   

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California lawmakers passed a groundbreaking $10 billion climate bond, the largest climate investment in state history. This novel initiative aims to advance clean energy, clean drinking water, and environmental protection programs that will bolster community resiliency and response time from climate-related disasters.  

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Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez

Canary Media: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Biden’s ​‘Whole of Government’ Climate Plan

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jul 3, 2024

Canary Media reports on the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the decision's implications for key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid

Clean Energy Bills Advance Past Committee Hurdle

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jul 1, 2024

State leaders show progress in moving forward distributed clean energy and building electrification legislation  

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today,the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee voted to pass Senate Bills 1221 and 1374.

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Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez