Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Jon Gordon
Utility Dive: Steering Gas Utilities Toward Calmer Seas With an Eye to the Electric Experience
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.
Topics: United In The News, Sarah Steinberg, Building Decarbonization
The Boston Business Journal: Move Swiftly on Clean Energy Permitting Reform
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.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid
Erie News Now: 35% Clean Energy by 2035- PA Lawmakers Hold Hearing on PRESS
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.
Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Nick Bibby
The Sentinel: Electric Vehicles Tick Up in Carlisle but Can Charging Stations Meet Demand?
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.
Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Electric Vehicles, Nick Bibby
RTO Insider: NV Energy Should Do More to Tap VPP Potential, Report Says
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.
Topics: United In The News, Nevada, Chloe Holden
The Baltimore Sun: Gas Utilities Must Plan for a Clean Energy Future
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.
Topics: United In The News, Maryland, Shawn Kelly
Congress Should Pursue Comprehensive, Bipartisan Permitting Reform
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.
Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, Harrison Godfrey
Hurricane Beryl Underscores Need for New Approaches to Grid Resilience
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.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas
RTO Insider: Pathways Participants See ‘Pivotal’ Chance to Build New Kind of RTO
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.
Topics: United In The News, Western RTO, Brian Turner
Scripps News: Centerpoint Faces Backlash in Texas Amid Extended Outages After Hurricane Beryl
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.
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Matthew Boms
RTO Insider: 2 New California Bills Could Accelerate Decarbonization
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
RTO Insider: Calif. Lawmakers Send $10B Climate Bond Measure to Nov. Ballot
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
$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.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez
Canary Media: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Biden’s ‘Whole of Government’ Climate Plan
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.
Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid
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.
Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez