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MassLive: Trump Likely Can’t Touch Permitted Offshore Wind Projects in New England

Posted by Hadley Barndollar on Jan 31, 2025

Despite President Trump's recent pause of new offshore wind projects, fully permitted, existing wind projects in New England are unlikely to be impacted. MassLive spoke with several advanced energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid who highlighted that current offshore wind developments in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas are on track to contribute significantly to the region's clean energy goals.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

Erie News Now: Shapiro Announces “Lightning Plan” for Energy

Posted by Kara Jeffers on Jan 31, 2025

Erie News Now reports on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's "Lightning Plan," which covers a range of policy suggestions, including energy affordability, tax credits, and advanced energy project development. United's Morgan Pinnell praised the Governor's proposal, highlighting the cost-savings clean energy solutions provide for ratepayers.

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Morgan Pinnell

Gov. Shapiro Unveils Bold Clean Energy “Lightning Plan” for Pennsylvania

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jan 30, 2025

New initiatives aim to fast-track clean energy, create jobs, and modernize the grid.

PITTSBURGH, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro today announced a sweeping clean energy package designed to make Pennsylvania a leader in the energy transition. The plan includes, but is not limited to, the reintroduction of the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (PACER) program, alongside new energy efficiency measures, a clean energy siting board initiative, and updates to the EDGE tax credit.  

As part of his announcement, Governor Shapiro called on regional grid operator PJM to open up its interconnection queue and prioritize connecting new energy projects to the grid. Addressing the backlog in PJM’s queue is critical to ensuring that Pennsylvania can take full advantage of its clean energy potential and accelerate the deployment of new projects. 

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Morgan Pinnell

E&E News: 4 Issues to Watch as Texas Looks to Shake Up Energy Sector

Posted by Shelby Webb and Jason Plautz on Jan 30, 2025

E&E News identifies key energy topics under consideration in Texas' 2025 legislative session, including new permitting requirements for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Matthew Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United's state affiliate) stated that industry standards are making battery storage safer, encouraging lawmakers to recognize the role batteries have in creating a more reliable and resilient grid.

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

New Jersey Monitor: Trump Memorandum Stalls Most New Jersey Wind Projects

Posted by Nikita Biryukov on Jan 30, 2025

New Jersey Monitor reports on President Trump's recent memorandum that will temporarily pause most of New Jersey's offshore wind projects, with the potential for long-term freezes if the administration rescinds previous approvals under the Biden presidency. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke with the publication, stating that while there may be some project delays depending on the length of the federal government's review, the offshore wind industry's overall strength remains evident.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jeremy McDiarmid, New Jersey

Inside Climate News: Mid-Atlantic States, PJM Agree to Price Cap for Capacity Auction, Temporarily Easing Energy Affordability Concerns

Posted by Aman Azhar on Jan 30, 2025

Inside Climate News reports that PJM Interconnection has reached a settlement with Pennsylvania to cap capacity auction prices, aiming to mitigate soaring electricity costs. United's Jon Gordon emphasized the importance of PJM completing the auction quickly and efficiently to reduce market uncertainty.

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

Inside Climate News: Virginia Debate Over Solar Development Goals and Land Use Has Rural Lawmakers on Edge

Posted by Charles Paullin on Jan 30, 2025

Inside Climate News reports that Virginia is debating the establishment of the Virginia Energy Facility Review Board, a proposed body that would evaluate solar farm projects across the state. United's Jim Purekal spoke to the benefits of solar power and other renewable energy sources, stating that a diverse set of large-scale advanced energy projects is necessary for Virginia to meet its clean energy goals. 

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Jim Purekal, Solar

New Report Shows Positive Benefits for California from Greater Western Market Participation

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jan 28, 2025

Study shows that a larger and more diverse day-ahead market will provide greater economic benefits for Californians.

SACRAMENTO, CA—A new study was presented today by the Brattle Group for the California Energy Commission (CEC) that evaluates the economic benefits and reliability impacts of the day-ahead market footprint on California customers.

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Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California

Energy News Network: A Wisconsin Family’s Case Could Have Helped Clarify a Nagging Solar Ownership Question. But Then They Moved.

Posted by Kari Lydersen on Jan 27, 2025

Energy News Network reports on a case dismissed by the Wisconsin appeals court involving a family's attempt to utilize third-party solar ownership. United's John Albers hoped that the case would clarify the uncertainty in Wisconsin and empower other families to embrace solar.

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Topics: United In The News, John Albers, Wisconsin

Voice of America News: Trump Abandons US Focus on Renewable Energy

Posted by Patsy Widakuswara on Jan 24, 2025

Voice of America (VOA) News reports on President Trump's declaration of a national "energy emergency," which prioritizes fossil fuel production over renewables. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill stated that the administration should utilize advanced energy solutions in order to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

RTO Insider: ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs - Jan. 22, 2025

Posted by James Downing on Jan 23, 2025

RTO Insider reports on ERCOT's Technical Advisory Committee's first meeting in 2025, which focused mostly on the grid operator's proposed market design framework. The article quoted United's Doug Pietrucha, who emphasized the importance of technology neutrality as part of market design.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Doug Pietrucha

E&E News: How Trump’s Executive Orders Could Tilt US Energy Markets

Posted by Benjamin Storrow on Jan 23, 2025

Several of President Trump's executive orders aim to bolster U.S. fossil fuel production, signaling a potential shift in investment from advanced energy to oil and gas. E&E News spoke with clean energy advocates, including United's Harry Godfrey, who emphasized that the majority of renewable energy projects receive funding through private investments, and even with direct legal impacts, altering market sentiment may determine where those funds flow. 

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey

Marketplace: Trump Plans to Declare a National Energy Emergency. Here’s What Happens Next.

Posted by Caleigh Wells on Jan 22, 2025

Marketplace discussed President Trump's executive orders, specifically his "national energy emergency" declaration, which prioritizes traditional energy infrastructure. In the article, United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill urged the administration to leverage the proven power of advanced energy technologies to meet growing energy demand, reduce costs, and achieve greater energy abundance in America. 

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Utility Dive: 2025 Renewable Energy Outlook - Full Speed Ahead as Second Trump Administration Begins

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Jan 21, 2025

Utility Dive discusses the outlook of the renewable energy sector in 2025, addressing both the positive trends and potential challenges the industry may face under a second Trump presidency. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill offered key insights into the current and future state of advanced energy, highlighting the scale of investment and growth that the industry has experienced over the years.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

The New York Times: Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar


The New York Times reports on the potential impacts of President Trump's initiatives to restructure America's energy infrastructure. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill shared her insights surrounding the President's most recent executive orders and the uncertainty they cause for the businesses that are lowering energy costs and increasing grid resiliency.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Presidential Executive Orders Threaten Energy Affordability, Energy Reliability, and Jobs

Posted by Adam Winer on Jan 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United responds to the series of "Day 1" executive actions taken by President Trump impacting the ability of our economy to meet growing demand for reliable and affordable energy. Heather O’Neill, President and CEO at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:

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Topics: Press Releases, Federal Priorities

Advanced Energy United Congratulates Commissioner Christie on his Appointment to FERC Chair

Posted by Adam Winer on Jan 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, national business association Advanced Energy United congratulated Mark Christie on his appointment as Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). 

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC

Heatmap News: Trump’s National Energy Emergency Is Here, and it won’t Benefit Renewables

Posted by Matthew Zeitlin on Jan 20, 2025

Heatmap News reports on President Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" to boost U.S. energy production, which notably excludes renewable energy options. The article quotes United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill, who urged the administration to leverage the proven power of advanced energy technologies in order to achieve greater energy abundance in America.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

The Boston Globe: How is the State Doing on Climate? The Latest Report Card Tells All.

Posted by Sabrina Shankman on Jan 17, 2025

Massachusetts has released its annual Climate Report Card, which assesses state progress toward achieving its clean energy goals. The Boston Globe summarized the findings of the report, providing input from advanced energy experts, including United's Kat Burnham, who emphasized the importance of a sustained commitment to overcoming clean energy barriers in 2025 and beyond.

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Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts

CT Mirror: Can New England’s Vision for Its Electric Grid Survive Trump 2.0?

Posted by Jan Ellen Spiegel on Jan 16, 2025

CT Mirror discusses the potential challenges that Connecticut and the broader New England region may face in advancing their clean energy initiatives under the second Trump Administration. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke to the progress of offshore wind projects in Connecticut, highlighting that New England states will have to continue to lead to meet their energy goals, amidst shifts in political power.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Transmission, Jeremy McDiarmid, Connecticut, Solar

New York Gov. Hochul’s Bright Idea: $1 Billion for Climate Investment

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jan 14, 2025

Advanced Energy United commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for her continued leadership in advancing New York's clean energy future, outlined in her 2025 State of the State address 

ALBANY, NYToday’s New York State of the State address highlighted key clean energy initiatives, including the largest climate investmentin New York state history.The governor’s plan spans several different sectors and includes retrofitting homes and incentivizing the installation of heat pumps. 

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Topics: Press Releases, New York, Kristina Persaud, Building Electrification

Amidst Wildfire Crisis, California Budget Should Prioritize Energy Resilience and Clean Energy Programs

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jan 10, 2025

Governor Newsom unveils 2025-26 state budget, which misses clean energy opportunities

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Governor Newsom and his administration unveiled California’s 2025-26 $322 billion budget. Despite touting no deficits, the budget notably misses opportunities to significantly increase funding for energy resilience and clean energy by effectively leveraging the $10 billion in climate bond (Proposition 4) funds in addition to General Fund investments.

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Topics: Press Releases, California

Inside Climate News: What to Expect from State Governments on Renewable Energy Policy in 2025

Posted by Dan Gearino on Jan 10, 2025

Inside Climate News interviewed several energy experts about what to expect from state governments on renewable energy policies in the new year. United’s Amisha Rai pointed to the California Legislature’s opportunity to support the development of a regional transmission grid through the West’s Pathways Initiative. She also highlighted the bipartisan support for advanced energy solutions in Texas.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas, Amisha Rai, California

Utility Dive: 9 US Electric Power Sector Issues to Watch in 2025


Utility Dive interviewed advanced energy leaders, identifying key challenges the American electric power sector may face in 2025. United's Heather O'Neill spoke to ongoing load growth in the U.S. and how it will drive demand for renewable energy to meet that growth. She also emphasized the importance of state leadership in implementing advanced energy solutions.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

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

The 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