Utility Dive discusses the outlook of the renewable energy sector in 2025, addressing both the positive trends and potential challenges the industry may face under a second Trump presidency. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill offered key insights into the current and future state of advanced energy, highlighting the scale of investment and growth that the industry has experienced over the years.
Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill
The New York Times reports on the potential impacts of President Trump's initiatives to restructure America's energy infrastructure. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill shared her insights surrounding the President's most recent executive orders and the uncertainty they cause for the businesses that are lowering energy costs and increasing grid resiliency.
Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United responds to the series of "Day 1" executive actions taken by President Trump impacting the ability of our economy to meet growing demand for reliable and affordable energy. Heather O’Neill, President and CEO at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:
Topics: Press Releases, Federal Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, national business association Advanced Energy United congratulated Mark Christie on his appointment as Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC
Heatmap News reports on President Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" to boost U.S. energy production, which notably excludes renewable energy options. The article quotes United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill, who urged the administration to leverage the proven power of advanced energy technologies in order to achieve greater energy abundance in America.
Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill
Massachusetts has released its annual Climate Report Card, which assesses state progress toward achieving its clean energy goals. The Boston Globe summarized the findings of the report, providing input from advanced energy experts, including United's Kat Burnham, who emphasized the importance of a sustained commitment to overcoming clean energy barriers in 2025 and beyond.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts
CT Mirror discusses the potential challenges that Connecticut and the broader New England region may face in advancing their clean energy initiatives under the second Trump Administration. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke to the progress of offshore wind projects in Connecticut, highlighting that New England states will have to continue to lead to meet their energy goals, amidst shifts in political power.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Transmission, Solar
Advanced Energy United commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for her continued leadership in advancing New York's clean energy future, outlined in her 2025 State of the State address
ALBANY, NY – Today’s New York State of the State address highlighted key clean energy initiatives, including the largest climate investmentin New York state history.The governor’s plan spans several different sectors and includes retrofitting homes and incentivizing the installation of heat pumps.
Topics: Press Releases, New York, Kristina Persaud, Building Electrification
Governor Newsom unveils 2025-26 state budget, which misses clean energy opportunities
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Governor Newsom and his administration unveiled California’s 2025-26 $322 billion budget. Despite touting no deficits, the budget notably misses opportunities to significantly increase funding for energy resilience and clean energy by effectively leveraging the $10 billion in climate bond (Proposition 4) funds in addition to General Fund investments.
Topics: Press Releases, California
Inside Climate News interviewed several energy experts about what to expect from state governments on renewable energy policies in the new year. United’s Amisha Rai pointed to the California Legislature’s opportunity to support the development of a regional transmission grid through the West’s Pathways Initiative. She also highlighted the bipartisan support for advanced energy solutions in Texas.
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Amisha Rai, California