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Solar Power World: Q&A - The Northeast Takes the Lead on Energy Storage Legislation

Posted by Kelly Pickerel on Sep 30, 2024

This summer, Rhode Island passed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act and joined the many Northeast states making storage a key part of their energy transition strategy. Solar Power World spoke with United's Kat Burnham about the legislation and the growing momentum behind New England's energy storage advocacy.

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Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island

California Legislative Session Closes with Missed Opportunity to Advance Local Solar

Posted by Caroline Grace on Sep 28, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes into law SB 1374

SACRAMENTO, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 1374, which was designed to accelerate local solar adoption. SB 1374 would have expanded solar benefits by reversing a prior CPUC decision that prevents schools and apartment buildings from being able to use the solar energy they generate on their properties. This misguided veto will result in unnecessary energy costs for schools and apartment buildings.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California, Solar

San Antonio Express-News: As Texas Embraces Battery Energy Storage, Hill Country Residents Push Back — ‘Not in Our Backyard’

Posted by Sara DiNatale on Sep 28, 2024

San Antonio Express-News reports on the growing Texas battery energy storage boom, but some Hill County residents are worried that new battery storage sites will be noisy, increase the risk of fire, and cause environmental damage. The article quotes Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's (United's state affiliate) Matthew Boms, who spoke to the importance of battery storage sites in the state.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage

NewsData: Latest Western Markets Proposal Moves Forward With WWGPI Step 2

Posted by Jason Fordney on Sep 27, 2024

NewsData reports on the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative (WWGPI) draft Step 2 proposal. The draft Step 2 proposal includes several components: regional organization (RO) scope and function, formation of the RO, governance of the RO, public-interest protections, and the stakeholder process. The article quotes United's Brian Turner, a member of the WWGPI Launch Committee, saying that this proposal represents a significant step toward improving electricity markets in the West and addressing long-standing barriers.

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

Renewable Energy World: Bill Requiring Utilities to Consider Grid Enhancing Technologies in Transmission Planning Signed into California Law

Posted by Paul Gerke on Sep 27, 2024

Renewable Energy World reports that California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate grid enhancing technologies (GETs) as often as every two years in transmission planning. The article quotes United's Edson Perez,who stated that the bill incentivizes the state to find the best ways to deploy these technologies across California’s utilities.

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Topics: United In The News, California, Edson Perez

Clean Energy Business Representatives Support Step 2 of West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative Straw Proposal

Posted by Caroline Grace on Sep 26, 2024

Western Regional Electricity Market Progress Continues to be Made

Today, the Launch Committee for the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative released Step 2 of its Straw Proposal, which proposes to establish a new, independent Regional Organization (RO) to govern existing regional energy markets (EIM and EDAM), as well as potentially provide additional market services in the future. Clean energy industry representatives from Advanced Energy United, Renew Home, Enel North America, and Leap provided the following statements on the proposal, which will also help advance efforts to build a regional transmission organization (RTO) in the West.

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO, California

California Advances Bills to Promote Neighborhood Decarbonization Pilots and Grid-Enhancing Technologies

Posted by Caroline Grace on Sep 26, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom signs into law Senate Bills 1221 and 1006 

SACRAMENTO, CA—Governor Gavin Newsom signed two landmark clean energy bills into law yesterday. Senate Bill (SB) 1221 paves the way for projects that will affordably transition neighborhoods to clean buildings—making it the first legislation of its kind in the nation, while SB 1006 will accelerate the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and advanced reconductoring technologies.  

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California, Edson Perez

Utility Dive: Policy Support, Utility Buy-In Key for VPP Growth, Say Experts from Ford, Energy Hub

Posted by Brian Martucci on Sep 26, 2024

Utility Dive covers United's September 2024 webinar about expanding VPPs in the U.S., which was moderated by United’s Chloe Holden and featured panelists from member companies Ford, PowerFlex, and EnergyHub. The article showcases United's advocacy work to overcome barriers to scaling VPPs across the country.

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Topics: United In The News, Webinar, Virtual Power Plants

The New York Times: America’s Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Posted by J. David Goodman on Sep 18, 2024

Amid rising energy demands, The New York Times reports that America's biggest oil-producing state, Texas, is increasingly turning to solar power and battery storage to see it through extreme weather over the years. The article quotes Matthew Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United's state affiliate), who speaks to Texas' renewable energy potential.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Solar, Battery Storage

The Nevada Independent: Utility Regulators Shoot Down NV Energy’s Proposed Rate Change for Northern Nevada

Posted by Amy Alonzo on Sep 18, 2024

The Nevada Independent reports on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) unanimous vote that denies NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount. The article quotes United's Emilie Olson, who praised the PUCN's decision to implement a modest rate increase, highlighting its commitment to consumer affordability and protection for Northern Nevadan ratepayers. 

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Topics: United In The News, Emilie Olson, Nevada

RTO Insider: Could Virtual Power Plants Replace Natural Gas Peakers?

Posted by K Kaufman on Sep 18, 2024

RTO Insider reports on United's webinar "Expanding Virtual Power Plants Across the U.S.," which explored how virtual power plants (VPPs) can help regulators, utilities, and other grid stakeholders manage key challenges facing the grid, and the importance of scaling VPPs to meet the country's energy, affordability, and reliability needs. The article quotes United's Chloe Holden, who moderated the discussion, and expert panelists featured on the webinar, who shared their insights on the future of VPPs.

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Topics: United In The News, Chloe Holden, Virtual Power Plants

Nevada Current: PUC Denies NV Energy Bid to Triple Service Charge in Northern Nevada

Posted by Dana Gentry on Sep 17, 2024

Nevada Current reports on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) vote to reject NV Energy's proposal to triple the basic service charge from $16.50 to $44.50. The article quotes United's Emilie Olson, who touts this as a victory for consumer protection and for green energy,

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Topics: United In The News, Emilie Olson, Nevada

Short-sighted Decisions Threaten Virginia’s Clean Energy Future

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Sep 12, 2024

Orange County Board of Supervisors Block Solar Development and Progress on VCEA Goals

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Today, Advanced Energy United and Virginia State Senator and Chair of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee Creigh Deeds responded to Orange County’s board of supervisors' decision blocking solar project development, including a 1,000-acre Sunfish Solar installation. The decision threatens Virginia’s ability to meet its clean energy goals established by the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). 

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Topics: Virginia, Press Releases

Tech Brew: Here’s How EVs Could Actually Make the US Electric Grid More Resilient

Posted by Jordyn Grzelewski on Sep 11, 2024

Tech Brew discusses how electric vehicles (EVs) could enhance the resilience of the U.S. electric grid. In the article, United's Ryan Gallentine underlines that, with proper management, EVs could potentially be an additive resource for the grid, providing valuable support during peak periods or outages.

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Topics: Advanced Transportation, United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine

Santa Fe Reporter: Low-Income Households in New Mexico Can Now Receive Federal Financial Assistance for Energy-Saving Home Improvements

Posted by Evan Chandler on Sep 11, 2024

Santa Fe Reporter covers New Mexico's $43 million Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program, which offers up to $14,000 in rebates for home energy upgrades. The article quotes United's Michael Barrio, who highlights how the program will stimulate local economies through job creation and support the clean energy transition. 

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, New Mexico, Michael Barrio

CT Mirror: CT Leaders Must Address Gas System ‘Death Spiral’

Posted by Kat Burnham on Sep 11, 2024

United's Kat Burnham authored an opinion piece for CT Mirror, discussing the looming crisis of heat affordability in Connecticut and the need to reduce spending on the gas pipeline system, urging lawmakers to adopt the same aggressive approach they’ve taken with the electricity sector.

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Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Connecticut

New Jersey Legislators Respond to Potential Massive Utility Rate Increase

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Sep 11, 2024

Electricity capacity prices skyrocketed 900% in latest auction 

TRENTON, NJ –Today, New Jersey Assembly Members James Kennedy, Andrea Katz, Robert Karabinchak, and David Bailey released a joint statement on the 900% price increase announced last month by New Jersey’s electric grid operator, PJM. Prices in their annual capacity auction rose over 900 percent from $28.92 per megawatt-day to $269.92. By the end of 2025, New Jersey ratepayers will likely see electricity bill increases of as much as 29 percent.

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Topics: Press Releases, Transmission, New Jersey

Public News Service: Misinformation Prevents VA from Reaping Solar-Energy Benefits

Posted by Edwin J. Viera on Sep 10, 2024

Public News Service reports that Virginia's clean energy initiatives are being stunted due to wide-spread misinformation. United's Jim Purekal debunks false claims made against solar and offers alternative, reliable clean energy methods that can provide power to consumers throughout the state.

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Jim Purekal

Canary Media: California Could Cut Utility Bills With Distributed Energy. Why Isn’t It?

Posted by Jeff St. John on Sep 10, 2024

Canary Media reports on California’s energy affordability challenges, how they relate to expanding the state's power grid, and the potential role of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who says that leveraging DERs could provide significant cost savings and improve grid resilience if given proper policy support.

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

The Bakersfield Californian: Bills To Expand Electric Transmission Capacity Land on Newsom’s Desk

Posted by John Cox on Sep 6, 2024

The Bakersfield Californian reports on two grid-enhancing technology bills, Senate Bill 1006 and Assembly Bill 2779, which have passed the California legislature. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who highlights that these technologies will increase transmission capacity and improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.

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

The Boston Globe: Massachusetts and Rhode Island Announce New Round of Wind Farms, Smaller Than They Had Hoped

Posted by Jon Chesto on Sep 6, 2024

The Boston Globe discusses the recent developments in offshore wind farms in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, highlighting the significant investment and progress being made by both states to expand their offshore wind capacity, enhance renewable energy sources, and reduce carbon emissions. In the article, United's Kat Burnham praised the efforts made by Governor Healy administration in Massachusetts to support new wind farm projects.

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Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Indianapolis Business Journal: Trish Demeter - The Case for Renewable Baseload Energy in Indiana

Posted by Trish Demeter on Sep 6, 2024

United's Trish Demeter authored an opinion piece for the Indianapolis Business Journal, arguing Indiana will need to embrace new clean energy solutions in order to meet rising electricity demands, develop high-growth jobs, and position the state as a leader in sustainable growth.

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Topics: United In The News, Indiana, Trish Demeter

RTO Insider: Advanced Energy United Webinar Highlights Potential Queue Improvements

Posted by James Downing on Sep 5, 2024

RTO Insider reports on United's recent webinar "Accelerating Interconnection Reforms for a Stronger More Affordable Grid," which underlined findings from a report that proposes ambitious and comprehensive reforms to the nation's current generator interconnection process. The article quotes the panelists featured on the webinar, who shared their expertise regarding the report's recommendations.

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Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, FERC