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The Colorado Sun: Trump v. Colorado - How the President’s Energy Agenda is Clashing with the State’s Lofty Green Ambitions

Posted by Mark Jaffe on Jul 23, 2025

The Colorado Sun reports on President Trump's recent executive actions targeting clean energy subsidies and advanced energy technologies, resulting in potentially higher electricity costs for Coloradans. United's Emilie Olson spoke to Colorado's deep policy foundation and market momentum, which are expected to help offset federal rollbacks.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Emilie Olson, Federal Priorities, Colorado

The Center Square: Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar

Posted by Christina Lengyel on Jul 23, 2025

The Center Square reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its impacts on the clean energy industry with the phase-out of key tax incentives. While the rollback is expected to reduce job growth and stall some advanced energy projects, United's Harry Godfrey stated that existing projects beginning construction within a year can still benefit from the credits. United's Chris D'Agostino also emphasized that renewables are still the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Pennsylvania, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities, Chris D'Agostino

PJM Auction Sends a Clear Signal: Build New Energy Resources Now

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jul 22, 2025

Second consecutive year of high capacity auction prices highlights urgent need to fix interconnection delays and accelerate clean energy projects 

WASHINGTON, DC —The latest PJM capacity auction results make clear, for the second year running, that the PJM region desperately needs new generation, storage, and demand-side resources to meet growing electricity demand. But despite strong “build” signals from high prices, critical barriers are blocking projects from moving forward. Prices have once again increased in PJM , going up for most customers from $269.92/MW-day during the previous auction to $329.17/MW-day today, even though consumers were protected from an even more significant increase by the newly implemented price cap.
 
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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Jon Gordon

HData to Acquire Insight Engine

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 22, 2025

Transaction Creates the Energy Industry’s Most Comprehensive Regulatory Intelligence Platform and Customer Community 
 
BIRMINGHAM, AL – HData, provider of regulatory data solutions, and Advanced Energy United, owner and operator of the Insight Engine software platform, today announced a deal to create the premier regulatory intelligence technology for the energy sector. Through this transaction, HData will acquire Insight Engine and establish the industry’s largest ecosystem of utilities, energy companies, regulators, corporates, power producers, consulting firms, financial institutions, software companies and advocates.
 
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Topics: Press Releases, Insight Engine

RTO Insider: PJM Capacity Prices Hit $329/MW-day Price Cap

Posted by Devin Leith-Yessian on Jul 22, 2025

RTO Insider reports on PJM's capacity auction results, with prices hitting the $329.17/MW-day price cap approved by FERC. United's Jon Gordon stated that new resources are needed to meet forecast demand, advocating for critical reforms to streamline interconnection processes.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Transmission, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

Newsweek: Map Shows Which States Could See Energy Bills Rise From GOP Budget Bill

Posted by Hugh Cameron on Jul 21, 2025

Newsweek reports on the potential impacts of H.R. 1 in driving up energy bills and stalling advanced energy deployment in states across the country. United's Harry Godfrey warns that the shrinking U.S. market for advanced energy technologies may dissuade domestic manufacturers from investing in clean energy projects, resulting in stunted job growth, reduced grid reliability, and increased costs for both individuals and developers.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

POLITICO: 'Final nail' - Trump Administration Memo Could Strike Fatal Blow to Wind and Solar Power

Posted by Zack Colman and Josh Siegel on Jul 18, 2025

POLITICO reports on a Trump administration memo mandating that the Interior Secretary must personally approve almost every aspect of wind and solar projects on federal land, which could result in stunted project development efforts. United's Harry Godfrey criticized the administration's decision, arguing that the memo creates harmful bureaucratic red tape and undermines proven, affordable advanced energy solutions to meet rising energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Canary Media: Virginia Regulators Rebuke Dominion’s Long-Term Plan, but OK it Anyway

Posted by Elizabeth Ouzts on Jul 18, 2025

Virginia's State Corporation Commission conditionally approved Dominion Energy's proposed 15-year energy plan, but noted that it fails to address Virginia's statutory requirement for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045. Canary Media spoke with United's Shawn Kelly, who stated that the proposal must support a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future by making use of proven advanced energy solutions, such as energy efficiency and battery storage.

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Shawn Kelly

Advanced Energy United Congratulates David LaCerte on Nomination to FERC

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in response to the announcement that President Donald Trump is nominating David LaCerte to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Caitlin Marquis, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, issued the following statement:

“Advanced Energy United congratulates David LaCerte on his nomination to FERC.

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Topics: Press Releases, FERC

Ohio Capital Journal: Ohioans’ Electric Bills Could Climb Depending on Regional Grid Auction

Posted by Nick Evans on Jul 17, 2025

Ohio Capital Journal reports that Ohio ratepayers may see further increases in their electric bills when PJM Interconnection releases its annual capacity auction results. United's Jon Gordon discussed the different factors that drove energy rate hikes in last year's PJM capacity auction, including slow interconnection processes, poor transmission planning, and rising energy demand.

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Topics: Ohio, United In The News, Transmission, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

RTO Insider: Calif. Pathways Bill Delayed After Orgs Withdraw Support, While Newsom Signals Backing for Effort

Posted by Henrik Nilsson on Jul 16, 2025

RTO Insider reports on the delayed hearing for the California Pathways Bill after several organizations withdrew support for the proposed legislation unless amended. United's Leah Rubin Shen commended the legislature for delaying the hearing, highlighting that a resilient regional electricity market that includes California will benefit the entire West by delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy across the region.

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Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Transmission, California

Newsweek: GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans

Posted by Hugh Cameron on Jul 16, 2025

Newsweek reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

California Senate Energy Committee Greenlights Virtual Power Plant Legislation

Posted by Caroline Grace on Jul 15, 2025

Assembly Bills 44 and 740 advance in the Senate

SACRAMENTO, CA Today, the California Senate Energy Committee advanced two virtual power plant (VPP) bills, Assembly Bill 740 (Harabedian) and Assembly Bill 44 (Schultz). 
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Topics: Press Releases, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants

Dominion Can’t Dodge Virginia’s Clean Energy Commitments

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jul 15, 2025

The State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

RICHMOND, VA — Today, the State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a long-term planning document that will guide billions in utility investments over the coming decades. The Commission found that the 2024 IRP is legally sufficient while noting that its order does not express approval of Dominion Energy’s future spending plans.  

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Topics: Regulatory, Virginia, Press Releases, Shawn Kelly

The Houston Chronicle: Texans Could See Higher Energy Costs as Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Slows Clean Energy Growth, Report Says

Posted by Houston Chronicle Staff on Jul 13, 2025

In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United's Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Nevada Current: Ugly Truths About Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Energy Costs

Posted by Dana Gentry on Jul 9, 2025

The Nevada Current reports that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will raise energy costs, cut jobs, and threaten clean energy investment in Nevada. United's Harry Godfrey warns of major setbacks, while United's Emilie Olson points to ways state leaders can protect consumers and give them more control over their energy future. 

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Emilie Olson, Nevada, Federal Priorities

Utility Dive: Trump Seeks Tighter Restrictions on Wind and Solar with Executive Order

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Jul 9, 2025

Utility Dive reports on President Trump's executive order directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to tighten definitions around the "beginning of construction" for qualifying wind and solar projects seeking 45Y and 48E tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the combined impacts of restrictive construction thresholds and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules may significantly reduce job growth, stall advanced energy projects, and dissuade private investment across the country.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Arizona Mirror: Trump’s Tax Bill Eliminates Clean Energy Incentives, Costing Arizona Billions

Posted by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy on Jul 9, 2025

The Arizona Mirror reports on the passage of President Trump's tax bill, which eliminates several clean energy incentives, leading to billions in lost investments and thousands of jobs being stripped away across Arizona. United's Michael Barrio called on state leaders to take action by utilizing clean energy resources to meet growing energy demand, lower electricity costs, and bolster energy security.

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

E&E News: DOE Plays Out Worst-Case Scenarios for US Grid

Posted by Peter Behr on Jul 8, 2025

E&E News reports on the Department of Energy's recently issued report, which plays out worst-case scenarios for the US grid in the coming years. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the study exaggerates the risk of blackouts and undervalues the contributions of advanced energy resources to alleviate grid strain across the states and regions.

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Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Offshore Wind, Solar, Battery Storage

Canary Media: Anti-China Rules Make GOP Megabill Even Worse for Clean Energy

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jul 8, 2025

Following the final passage of H.R.1, clean energy tax credits for battery, geothermal, nuclear, and manufacturing remain in place, but are now hamstrung by new "foreign entities of concern" (FEOC) rules. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media about the potential disruption of these rules for clean energy projects, urging the Administration to provide clear compliance guidelines for developers.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Battery Storage, Federal Priorities, Geothermal

Fast Company: Wind and Solar Companies are Racing to Build Before Their Tax Credits Disappear

Posted by Adele Peters on Jul 8, 2025

Wind and solar developers are scrambling to lock in tax credits before the new U.S. budget law—signed July 4, 2025—slashes incentives. Fast Company spoke with industry experts, including United's Harry Godfrey, about the impacts of the bill on advanced energy projects, warning that the removal of these credits will likely increase electricity costs for everyone, not just developers.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar

E&E News: Competing Power Markets Press Ahead in the West. But at What Cost?

Posted by Jason Plautz on Jul 8, 2025

E&E News discusses the potential consequences of a bifurcated regional grid between the West's two electricity market options—California's Extended Day-Ahead Market and the Southwest Power Pool's Markets+. United's Brian Turner warned that dividing the region between two systems could limit efficiencies, increase electricity costs, and decrease grid reliability.

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

Advanced Energy United Reacts to Final Passage of H.R. 1

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 3, 2025

State leaders now have a responsibility to act to protect residents from rising energy costs, job cuts

WASHINGTON, DC — Advanced Energy United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill released the following statement following final passage of the reconciliation budget bill:

"America didn’t have an energy emergency before, but this legislation goes a long way towards creating one. 

As state leaders assess the damage done by Congress with this budget bill, they will have a responsibility and urgent need to protect their residents from job losses, rising energy prices, and grid instability.

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Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities

Utility Dive: California Budget Leaves Grid Reliability Programs in Limbo, Advocates Say

Posted by Meris Lutz on Jul 2, 2025

Utility Dive reports that California Gov. Newsom approved a $321 billion state budget that cut about $18 million in previously allocated grid reliability programs and deferred future funding decisions, leaving them in limbo as heat waves strain the grid and federal support is cut back. United''s Edson Perez says the state cannot keep deferring on tough decisions and that programs like the Demand Side Grid Support and Distributed Electricity Backup Assets should be stregthened and not scaled back.

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Topics: United In The News, California, Edson Perez

Virginia Mercury: Clean Energy Tax Credits are Powering Hampton Roads’ Future

Posted by Jim Purekal on Jul 2, 2025

In an opinion piece for the Virginia Mercury, United's Jim Purekal underscores the importance of federal tax credits in modernizing Hampton Roads' energy systems, lowering electricity costs for residents, and bolstering energy security across the region. He calls on policymakers to safeguard these incentives going forward, which are essential to developing advanced energy projects and maintaining an affordable, reliable, and secure energy future for Virginians. 

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jim Purekal

Engineering News-Record: California Set to Become World’s Largest Solar-Battery Storage Hub

Posted by Esther D'Amico on Jul 1, 2025

Engineering News-Record reports that California is set to become home to the world's largest solar-plus-storage project, as Intersect Power's Darden project moves forward. United's Brian Turner says that projects like Darden help build a more reliable, affordable, and resilient grid by delivering clean power day and night.  

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Topics: United In The News, California, Brian Turner

Albuquerque Business First: Federal Tax Bill Puts NM’s Clean Energy Future at Risk

Posted by Molly Callaghan on Jul 1, 2025

Albuquerque Business First reports on the U.S. Senate passing H.R.1, which would phase out clean energy tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey and Micahel Barrio warn that this will slow advanced energy development in New Mexico and will be a serious setback for consumers and businesses.  

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

Advanced Energy United Reacts to Senate Passage of Budget Bill

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 1, 2025

Budget bill will drive up energy prices, with thousands of energy jobs hanging in the balance
 

WASHINGTON, DC — Following the passage of H.R. 1 by the U.S. Senate, Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill released the following statement:

"This bill will hit Americans hard, terminating credits that have helped families lower their energy and transportation costs, shrinking demand for American-made advanced energy technologies, and squeezing new domestic energy production at a time of rising demand and prices. While Senators have addressed some of the worst provisions from earlier versions – including the ill-conceived excise tax – a number of punitive measures remain. The advanced energy industry will endure, but the downstream effects of these rollbacks and punitive policies will be felt by American families and businesses for years to come. 

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Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities

Five Years Later, the Virginia Clean Economy Act Is Delivering, and United Is Still Leading the Way

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Jul 1, 2025

Celebrating the progress Virginia has made, and reaffirming our commitment to ensuring the full promise of the VCEA is realized in the years ahead

RICHMOND, VA – Today marks the five-year anniversary of the landmark Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), the historic legislation that set the Commonwealth on a path toward 100% clean energy. 

“The VCEA was a turning point for Virginia’s economy,” said Jim Purekal, Director at Advanced Energy United. “Five years ago, United helped rally a diverse coalition of energy innovators, business voices, and environmental advocates to support this legislation. Because everyone knew clean energy was the smartest investment the Commonwealth could make in its future. Today, we’re seeing the benefits: new jobs and new industries, all here in Virginia.”
 
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Topics: Virginia, Press Releases, Jim Purekal

PV Magazine: Speeding Interconnection Through Automation is a Proven Technology, Says Software Executive

Posted by William Driscoll on Jul 1, 2025

PV Magazine reports on Infocast's 2025 Transmission and Interconnection Summit, highlighting several panelists, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who discussed strategies to overcome interconnection delays, such as utilizing grid automation tools and improving transmission planning.

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Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Transmission, Interconnection

Canary Media: Dominion Energy’s Latest Plan Sidesteps Virginia’s 2045 Clean Power Goal

Posted by Elizabeth Ouzts on Jul 1, 2025

Dominion Energy's recent plan to meet increased load growth ignores Virginia's 2045 mandate—established under the Virginia Clean Economy Act—to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity. United's Shawn Kelly spoke with Canary Media about the plan, noting that it limits the usage of proven, cost-effective advanced energy technologies (including wind, solar, demand response, and virtual power plants) to meet growing demand within the state.

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Shawn Kelly

Cardinal News: Five Years in, the Virginia Clean Economy Act is Paying Off

Posted by Morgan Pinnell on Jul 1, 2025

In an op-ed for Cardinal News, United's Morgan Pinnell discusses the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has catalyzed tremendous economic and environmental benefits throughout the state. Looking ahead, she calls for renewed leadership to streamline interconnection, permitting, and efficiency efforts in order to scale up renewable deployment and keep Virginia on track toward its clean energy goals.

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Topics: State Policy, Virginia, United In The News, Morgan Pinnell

The Texas Tribune: Senate Passes GOP’s Tax and Spending Bill with Cornyn, Cruz Priorities Included

Posted by Owen Dahlkamp on Jul 1, 2025

The Texas Tribune reports on the Senate's passage of the GOP reconciliation bill, which was backed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. United's Harry Godfrey talked with reporters about the Senate's version of the bill and how it threatens private investment, job growth, and energy prices in Texas.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities