The Washington Post reports on President Trump's halt on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a $5 billion initiative to expand EV charging stations across America. United's Ryan Gallentine urged state transportation agencies and program administrators to continue EV project development until new guidance is finalized.
Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine
With the recent suspension of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, the Federal Highway Administration has directed states to decertify their implementation plans, halting construction of new EV charging stations and placing existing projects at risk. Bloomberg quoted United's Ryan Gallentine, who stated that the order has created enormous uncertainty for billions of dollars that both states and private companies have invested in EV infrastructure.
Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine
The Boston Globe covers President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding for solar energy projects, causing significant implications for numerous solar initiatives in Massachusetts and the broader New England region. United's Jeremy McDiarmid expressed concern that the administration's funding freeze could hinder the region's progress toward clean energy goals, increase costs, and slow economic growth.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Solar
Bipartisan support expressed for continued investment in power grid infrastructure and electricity affordability.
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United congratulates Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris Wright, on their respective Cabinet confirmations by the U.S. Senate.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding has led to significant economic disruptions nationwide, and although federal courts have ordered the resumption of funding, the path forward remains uncertain. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media, emphasizing the economic strains, layoffs, and grid challenges Americans are facing across the country due to the freezes.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
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.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts
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.
Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Morgan Pinnell
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.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Pennsylvania, Morgan Pinnell
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.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage
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.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, New Jersey