CT Mirror reports on the current state of Connecticut's energy landscape as federal actions aim to slow down renewable energy development across the region. United's Kat Burnham urges New England state leaders to step up to defend the advanced energy industry and keep projects moving.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Solar, Connecticut
The Center Square reports on Pennsylvania's power system as it faces rising load growth, interconnection delays, and outdated processes. United's Sarah Steinberg and Chris D'Agostino highlighted United's new playbook guide, providing strategies to help state leaders quickly buildout new energy infrastructure, while making it more flexible and affordable. They also called for policies that support solutions such as Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs), smart thermostats, home batteries, and geothermal to help meet growing energy demand.
Topics: State Policy, PUCs, United In The News, Pennsylvania, Sarah Steinberg, Transmission, Chris D'Agostino, Geothermal
In an opinion piece for the Albuquerque Journal, United's Michael Barrio and Brian Turner discuss how New Mexico can meet growing energy demand by maximizing the use of distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plants (VPPs). The article calls on state leaders to establish clear policies that unlock the full potential of existing advanced energy technologies to lower costs and strengthen grid reliability for all New Mexicans.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, New Mexico, Brian Turner, Michael Barrio, Virtual Power Plants, Distributed Energy Resources
Following the passage of California's AB 825, KUNR reports that the West is getting closer to creating a unified regional electricity market among the Western states to replace the current fragmented system of utility contracts. United's Brian Turner highlighted the benefits of broader regional collaboration in lowering electricity costs and strengthening grid reliability.
Topics: United In The News, Western RTO, California, Brian Turner
As Oncor Seeks a Rate Hike, Its Reluctance to Modernize Is Costing Texans Thousands
AUSTIN, TX – As Oncor Electric Delivery petitions the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to raise electric rates once again, a new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that Oncor customers could save $8.5 billion over the next decade if the utility integrated more distributed energy resources (DERs) into its system planning and operations.
Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Distributed Energy Resources
With five commissioners set to serve, PURA will operate at an expanded capacity
Topics: Utility, Regulatory, Press Releases, Kat Burnham
Energy prices are at record highs and will rise again in 2026. Legislators must pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to prevent future increases.
SPRINGFIELD, IL—Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Association (ISEA), the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), and Advanced Energy United applauded the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for approving key updates to the 2024 – 2026 Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) to expand solar capacity and protect Illinois consumers from rising energy costs.
Topics: Press Releases, Illinois, John Albers
The Los Angeles Times reports on the close of the California 2025 legislative session and Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of AB 740, a bill that would have directed the state’s energy agencies to create an implementation plan for virtual power plants. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who called the veto a huge missed opportunity that would have lowered costs.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California
The Center Square reports on the core issues driving demands by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and others for greater state influence and reform in the governance of PJM Interconnection. The article quotes United's Jon Gordon, who emphasized United's support for increased state engagement and advocacy at PJM to ensure the provision of affordable, safe, and reliable electricity for the region's residents and businesses.
Topics: Wholesale Markets, United In The News, Jon Gordon
Stateline reports that Western states are moving closer to creating a regional electricity market following the passage of California's AB 825. The article quotes United's Leah Rubin Shen talking about the benefits of joining such a market, including sharing resources more efficiently, lowering costs, and improving grid reliability across the West.
Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO