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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.