WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Grid Deployment Office of the U.S. Department of Energy announced the second round awardees of the Grid Innovation Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA).
“With these awards the Energy Department is addressing some of the most acute challenges facing our energy system, including the need to connect more clean energy to the power grid and making the grid more efficient,” said Harry Godfrey, Managing Director of Federal Investment & Manufacturing at national business association Advanced Energy United. “The best way to cost-effectively meet growing energy demand is with advanced energy technologies, including advanced transmission technologies, long-duration storage, microgrids, and more. The continued success of this program, for which DOE received far more applications than there are dollars available, demonstrates the continued, bipartisan appeal of building an affordable, reliable, and clean grid to power America’s homes and businesses into the 21st century.”
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E&E News reports on an announcement by PJM, the largest U.S. power grid operator, to increase 9-fold in capacity price for electricity across its 13-state footprint. In the article, United's Jon Gordon speaks to how PJM's poor planning and insufficient electric transmission build-out will leave consumers paying the price.
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Consumers paying the price for poor planning and insufficient electric transmission build-out
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the largest U.S. power grid operator, PJM, announced a 9-fold increase in capacity price for electricity across its 13-state footprint, with costs jumping from $28.92 per megawatt-day to $269.92 per megawatt-day.
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Utility Dive features an opinion piece by United's Sarah Steinberg and Current Energy Group's Brad Cebulko, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and strategic planning by state regulators and utilities to ensure that the transition to clean, electric buildings does not compromise the reliability and affordability of energy services for customers.
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In an opinion piece for The Boston Business Journal, United's Jeremy McDiarmid discusses the urgent need for siting and permitting reform in Massachusetts and across the country to streamline processes and reduce delays for infrastructure projects. McDiarmid emphasizes that these reforms are essential for building clean energy infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring a reliable, clean energy future.
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Erie News Now covers Pennsylvania's push for clean energy with the PRESS policy aiming for 35% renewable energy by 2035. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states Pennsylvania is sending a clear signal to the clean energy industry that they want their services and the generation they're providing.
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Pennsylvania news outlet The Sentinel reports on the growing trend of electric vehicles in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the importance of expanding EV charging infrastructure to support the transition to clean energy. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states that utility companies must be proactive in upgrading their grid distribution infrastructure to meet the rising demand.
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In an opinion piece forThe Baltimore Sun, United's Shawn Kelly discusses the urgent need for Maryland to shift away from natural gas pipelines towards clean energy solutions to combat the utility rate spiral and align with the state's climate goals.
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New proposal from Barrasso and Manchin a good foundation on which to build
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senators Barrasso and Manchin released the framework for a package of reforms aimed at changing how we permit and site electric transmission, energy generation, and mining projects for the critical minerals needed to power many advanced energy technologies. National business association Advanced Energy United is calling on Congress to build on the framework provided to pass comprehensive permitting reform that supports America’s transition to an economy built on advanced energy.
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Advanced Energy Industry Group Calls on Texas Utilities to Up Their Commitment to Distributed Energy Resources
AUSTIN, TX – Amidst ongoing power outages and calls for investigations in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) is advocating for Texas leaders to reevaluate the state’s approach to grid resilience.
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