United's Kat Burnham authored an opinion piece for CT Mirror, discussing the looming crisis of heat affordability in Connecticut and the need to reduce spending on the gas pipeline system, urging lawmakers to adopt the same aggressive approach they’ve taken with the electricity sector.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Connecticut
Electricity capacity prices skyrocketed 900% in latest auction
TRENTON, NJ –Today, New Jersey Assembly Members James Kennedy, Andrea Katz, Robert Karabinchak, and David Bailey released a joint statement on the 900% price increase announced last month by New Jersey’s electric grid operator, PJM. Prices in their annual capacity auction rose over 900 percent from $28.92 per megawatt-day to $269.92. By the end of 2025, New Jersey ratepayers will likely see electricity bill increases of as much as 29 percent.
Topics: Press Releases, Transmission, New Jersey
Public News Service reports that Virginia's clean energy initiatives are being stunted due to wide-spread misinformation. United's Jim Purekal debunks false claims made against solar and offers alternative, reliable clean energy methods that can provide power to consumers throughout the state.
Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Jim Purekal
Canary Media reports on California’s energy affordability challenges, how they relate to expanding the state's power grid, and the potential role of distributed energy resources (DERs). The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who says that leveraging DERs could provide significant cost savings and improve grid resilience if given proper policy support.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
The Bakersfield Californian reports on two grid-enhancing technology bills, Senate Bill 1006 and Assembly Bill 2779, which have passed the California legislature. The article quotes United's Edson Perez, who highlights that these technologies will increase transmission capacity and improve efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez
The Boston Globe discusses the recent developments in offshore wind farms in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, highlighting the significant investment and progress being made by both states to expand their offshore wind capacity, enhance renewable energy sources, and reduce carbon emissions. In the article, United's Kat Burnham praised the efforts made by Governor Healy administration in Massachusetts to support new wind farm projects.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
United's Trish Demeter authored an opinion piece for the Indianapolis Business Journal, arguing Indiana will need to embrace new clean energy solutions in order to meet rising electricity demands, develop high-growth jobs, and position the state as a leader in sustainable growth.
Topics: United In The News, Indiana, Trish Demeter
RTO Insider reports on United's recent webinar "Accelerating Interconnection Reforms for a Stronger More Affordable Grid," which underlined findings from a report that proposes ambitious and comprehensive reforms to the nation's current generator interconnection process. The article quotes the panelists featured on the webinar, who shared their expertise regarding the report's recommendations.
Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
Senate Bill 1221 passed the California legislature, and now awaits Governor’s signature.
SACRAMENTO, CA— The California legislature passed a groundbreaking, first-in-the-nation Senate Bill 1221, sponsored by Senator David Min, that will enable state-supported projects to affordably transition to clean buildings. The bill now awaits Governor Newsom’s signature.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California
Senate Bill 1006, Assembly Bill 2779, and Senate Bill 1374 passed the California legislature, now await Governor’s signature.
SACRAMENTO, CA – As California’s 2024 legislative session reaches its final days, significant progress is still being made with the passage of key clean energy bills. Among them are Senate Bill (SB) 1006 and Assembly Bill (AB) 2779, which accelerate the deployment of grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and advanced reconductoring technologies, and SB 1374, which aims to make solar energy more accessible for schools and apartment buildings. These bills now move to Governor Newsom’s desk for signature.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California