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Virginia’s Sunny Future: Solar & Storage is the First Energy Legislation of 2025 to Advance from CEUR to General Assembly

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jan 6, 2025

Virginia Commission on Electric Utility Regulation gives the green light to solar siting 

RICHMOND, VA – The Commonwealth’s first energy legislation of the year successfully passed out of the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation (CEUR)today.The proposed legislationrefinesthe approval process for solar and battery storage projects of at least 20 MW, or 2 MW if it’slocated on previously disturbed land,andlocated within three miles of an interconnection point.The draft proposalis designed to balance the needs of local communities with Virginia’s growing demand for renewable energy, ensuring a more efficient path to cleaner, more affordable power. 

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Topics: Virginia, Press Releases, Permitting and Siting, Solar, Battery Storage

Albuquerque Journal: Opinion - NM Must Choose an Affordable and Sustainable Energy Future

Posted by Michael Barrio on Jan 5, 2025

New Mexico is facing an energy affordability crisis due to rising gas utility costs. The upcoming legislative session is a critical moment for the state. United's Michael Barrio authored an opinion piece for the Albuquerque Journal urging state legislators to embrace cleaner, more efficient electric technologies, modernize the energy grid, and implement policies that will reduce costs, protect vulnerable families, and support a sustainable energy future for the state.

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

The Arizona Republic: Rooftop Solar Growth Dims in Sunny Arizona as Regulators Clash and Costs Climb

Posted by Austin Corona and Laura Gersony on Jan 3, 2025

The Arizona Republic reports on Arizona's recent decline in rooftop solar installations over the past year, attributed to a combination of regulatory hurdles and financial barriers. United's Michael Barrio spoke to Arizona's potential as a leader in solar energy adoption, emphasizing the need for stable policies that support the solar industry's growth across the state.

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Topics: United In The News, Arizona, Michael Barrio, Solar