Canary Media reports on the Senate's version of the Budget Bill, which, in its current form, targets renewable energy projects with punitive tax measures. United's Harry Godfrey spoke to the enormous threat the bill poses to energy affordability, private investments in advanced energy projects, and American energy independence.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of a planned vote by the Senate on H.R. 1, national business association Advanced Energy United President and CEO Heather O'Neill released the following statement:
“A vote for this bill is a vote to eliminate millions of jobs and thousands of energy projects while jacking up electric costs and endangering reliability. The updated text is worse than the proposal put forward by the Senate Finance Committee almost two weeks ago. If passed, Americans will look back to this weekend as the moment when the Senate approved a massive energy bill hike for all Americans.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
The third phase of a national campaign will educate constituents in Arizona, California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia about the positive impact of advanced energy tax credits.
WASHINGTON, DC — As Congress rounds the final corner of negotiations on a major tax reform package, Advanced Energy United is launching an ad blitz across six districts to defend remaining energy tax policies, which – under current law – were projected to generate $3 trillion in economic benefits, $846 billion in household savings, and 13.7 million American jobs over the next decade.
Topics: Press Releases, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
Despite some progress, California leaders largely sidestep their commitment to critical clean energy and clean air programs.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the legislature passed a 3-party deal on the 2025-26 state budget. While this budget includes some necessary investments in clean transportation, it defers decisions on most Proposition 4 and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund investments until later in the year.
Topics: Press Releases, California
Legislation establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee
AUSTIN, TX – Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 5323 into law, marking a critical step to help modernize Texas’ electric grid. HB 5323 establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. This committee will bring together leaders from key state agencies including the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to improve coordination, reduce energy waste, boost efficiency, and enhance grid reliability.
Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Energy Efficiency
WBUR reports that behind-the-meter (BTM) solar played a pivotal role in combating New England's first major heat wave of the summer as power demand soared across the region due to high air conditioning usage. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke to the benefits of solar in lowering costs, reducing emissions, and relieving grid strain—impacts that will expand as installations and storage capacity increases.
Topics: United In The News, New England, Solar
Texas' economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is its energy demand. In an op-ed for the Rio Grande Guardian, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms outlines strategies for the state to keep up with soaring load growth, keep Texas' energy market booming, and utilize low-cost advanced energy technologies.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage
E&E News highlights reactions to the Senate Finance Committee’s draft tax bill, including United President and CEO Heather O'Neill, who warned that scaling back clean energy tax credits risks undermining job growth, investment momentum, and the stability of the nation’s energy transition.
Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
Utility Dive covers the Senate Finance Committee’s draft budget bill, with United Managing Director Harry Godfrey warning that proposed clean energy tax credit cuts could stall industry growth and jeopardize U.S. manufacturing momentum.
Topics: United In The News, Federal Priorities
Assembly repeals an outdated statute that has funneled approximately $200 million annually from ratepayers into subsidizing fossil fuel dependence
ALBANY, NY – In the final days of the 2025 legislative session, the New York Assembly voted to repeal the state’s “100-foot rule,” an outdated policy that allows gas utilities to charge existing gas customers for the cost of extending new gas lines to homes and businesses not currently using the fossil fuel. The law has steered ratepayer dollars—around $200 million per year—toward expanding fossil fuel infrastructure at a time when New York is working to reduce its reliance on gas and minimize energy bills.
Topics: Press Releases, New York, Kristina Persaud, Building Electrification