E&E News reports on the Department of Energy's recently issued report, which plays out worst-case scenarios for the US grid in the coming years. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the study exaggerates the risk of blackouts and undervalues the contributions of advanced energy resources to alleviate grid strain across the states and regions.
Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Offshore Wind, Solar, Battery Storage
PV Magazine: Speeding Interconnection Through Automation is a Proven Technology, Says Software Executive
PV Magazine reports on Infocast's 2025 Transmission and Interconnection Summit, highlighting several panelists, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who discussed strategies to overcome interconnection delays, such as utilizing grid automation tools and improving transmission planning.
Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Transmission, Interconnection
Canary Media: How PJM Can Get the Power That It Needs — and Fast
To address potential electricity shortages, PJM Interconnection has proposed measures to expedite the development of new power plants in order to enhance grid reliability. Canary Media spoke with clean energy advocates, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who argued that reforming current interconnection processes and investing in grid expansion could facilitate the integration of advanced energy solutions to meet electricity demand while supporting decarbonization goals.
Topics: Wholesale Markets, United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Interconnection
Law360: FERC Unlawfully Rewrote Grid Hookup Policy, DC Circ. Told
Law360 reports on legal challenges to FERC Order No. 2023, quoting United's Caitlin Marquis about how clean energy organizations support the groundbreaking rule and FERC offering incremental improvement.
Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
RTO Insider: Advanced Energy United Webinar Highlights Potential Queue Improvements
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
Utility Dive: Clean Energy Groups Push for More Interconnection Reforms Ahead of FERC Workshop
Utility Dive reports on a the release of a new report, co-commissioned by United, that calls for grid interconnection reforms to advance cost certainty and transparency, speed and schedule certainty, and remove barriers to market access. The article quotes United's Caitlin Marquis, who emphasizes the importance of reshaping the interconnection process as electricity demand increases.
Topics: Wholesale Markets, United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
FERC To Consider New Requirements for Transmission Providers to Use Dynamic Line Ratings
Dynamic Line Ratings use sensors to determine how much electricity a transmission line can safely transmit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced an advanced notice of a proposed rulemaking aimed at guiding transmission providers to implement Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR), a technology that determines the true, real-time capacity of a power line.
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC
Advanced Energy United Congratulates New FERC Nominees on Senate Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Advanced Energy United congratulated David Rosner, Judy Chang, and Lindsay See for being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Topics: Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC, Federal Priorities
New FERC Order Empowers States to Expand America’s Electricity Superhighways
FERC Order No. 1920 will improve transmission planning and make it easier for states to improve their transmission grid
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted to approve new rules aimed at improving long-term regional planning for high-voltage interstate electric transmission lines.
“Families and businesses are paying the price for utilities’ and grid operators’ failure to address our critical electricity infrastructure needs,” said Heather O’Neill, President and CEO at national business association Advanced Energy United. "Building more multi-state transmission lines unclogs the traffic jams on America’s electricity superhighways and unlocks our ability to keep up with our growing energy needs. This FERC Order sends the message that transmission planning needs to change, and recognizes that states deserve a central role in ensuring a reliable electric grid built for the future.”
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC, Heather O'Neill, Transmission
New U.S. DOE Rule Will Help Electric Transmission Get Built More Quickly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the rules for a new Coordinated Interagency Authorizations and Permits program (CITAP). The program is designed to streamline coordination across agencies and make the U.S. DOE a main point of contact between developers and the federal government. National business association Advanced Energy United submitted comments last year about the proposal.
Topics: Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, Transmission, Federal Priorities