KXAN-TV reports on the Texas Legislature's passage of HB 5323, which establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing grid resilience. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United’s state affiliate), highlighted that the bill would support long-term reliability, reduce costs, and position Texas as a national leader in energy innovation.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Energy Efficiency, Matthew Boms
The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's proposal to implement a mandatory daily demand charge on Southern Nevada customers, basing bills on their highest 15-minute energy use each day. United’s Sheila Hallstrom called the plan unprecedented and costly, and cautioned against applying an untested billing structure to every customer.
Topics: United In The News, Energy Efficiency, Nevada
Canary Media reports on California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program, facing over $100 million in proposed budget cuts, putting the future of virtual power plants at risk. United's Edson Perez cautioned that repeated funding cuts undermines California's efforts to keep the lights on during grid emergencies.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Virtual Power Plants
SB 540 now heads to the Assembly, continuing the momentum for greater collaboration across the West
SACRAMENTO, CA— The California Senate passed Senate Bill 540 today with a bipartisan vote. National business association Advanced Energy United, along with a diverse set of coalition partners, is encouraged by the continued momentum on this issue.
Topics: Press Releases, Western RTO, California
In an opinion piece for The Colorado Sun, United's Emilie Olson urges Colorado to maintain its clean energy leadership by laying out smart, actionable policy opportunities for 2026, such as expanding transmission buildout, implementing coordinated gas-electric system planning, and investing in proven advanced energy technologies that ensure a reliable and affordable grid. As this was a slower legislative year for clean energy advancements, Olson calls on lawmakers to rise to the challenge next session and follow through on Colorado’s clean energy promises.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Emilie Olson, Colorado
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, in response to the announcement that President Donald Trump will nominate Laura Swett of Vinson & Elkins as a Commissioner to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Advanced Energy United Managing Director Caitlin Marquis issued the following statement:
Topics: Press Releases, FERC
Inside Climate News reports that the Illinois state legislature failed to pass a comprehensive energy bill—aimed at advancing clean energy technologies and renewable energy projects—before adjourning their Spring legislative session. Concerns over increased load growth and rising electricity rates overshadowed the legislature's consideration of the bill. To combat these concerns, Illinois lawmakers and advanced energy experts, including United's Samarth Medakkar, engaged with stakeholders to find common ground on measures that will accelerate battery storage deployment to help relieve grid strain and reduce costs.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Illinois, Samarth Medakkar, Battery Storage
Big Pivots discusses the potential impacts on Colorado if the U.S. Senate passes the budget reconciliation bill, which proposes to eliminate several federal tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey stated that, while the Senate's decision is still pending, the removal of key tax incentives could harm private investments in Colorado's advanced energy sector.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities, Colorado
AB 740 aimed at implementing Virtual Power Plant projects statewide at scale.
SACRAMENTO, CA— Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) could save Californians $550 million per year in energy costs —$500 million of which could go directly to customers who participate, and another $50 million in system-wide ratepayer savings. VPPs are networks of distributed energy resources, such as smart thermostats, home batteries, and electric vehicles, that work together to shift demand and deliver clean, affordable, and reliable power to the grid.
AB 740, authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian, would accelerate the deployment of virtual power plants (VPPs). The bill directs the California Energy Commission to study the potential of VPPs and develop a statewide implementation plan to deploy VPPs at scale.
Topics: Press Releases, California
Committee vote on PRESS clears path for more local energy, more jobs, and lower long-term costs for consumers
HARRISBURG, PA – A key Pennsylvania House committee voted today to advance the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), legislation that would modernize and expand the state’s outdated energy portfolio. The bill’s passage out of the Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee brings Pennsylvania one step closer to unlocking billions in private investment, creating thousands of jobs, and delivering long-term economic and health benefits to communities across the state.
Topics: Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Chris D'Agostino