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The Bakersfield Californian reports that Assembly Bills (AB) 740 and 44—which aim to further integrate virtual power plants (VPPs) in California's energy system—are currently under consideration in the State Legislature. United's Edson Perez spoke to the benefits of VPPs in reducing energy costs, meeting load growth, and increasing grid resilience.

Canary Media reports on the potential funding cuts to California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) virtual power plant (VPP) program, which has proven highly cost-effective and reduces reliance on fossil-fueled power plants. United's Edson Perez stated that VPPs are vital for the state to enhance grid reliability, increase affordability, and meet rising load growth.

Utility Dive reports that Arizona regulators voted unanimously to begin the process of repealing the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST) rules, which required electric utilities to deliver 15% renewable energy by 2025. United's Michael Barrio criticized the decision, warning that the repeal will scare off private investment and jeapardize Arizona's multi-billion dollar advanced energy economy.

Canary Media reports on the recent comments by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on a stalled natural gas project in the Northeast. United's Jeremy McDiarmid pointed out that the narrative that natural gas will create downward pressure on consumer costs is misguided and pointed to advanced energy technologies as a better solution to reliability and affordability worries.

In an article for Canary Media, United's Jon Gordon discusses PJM Interconnection's annual capacity auction results, emphasizing that slow interconnection processes and insufficient energy generation buildout are hindering advanced energy projects that could reduce grid strain and lower costs for ratepayers in the PJM states.

Newsweek reports on the potential impacts of H.R. 1 in driving up energy bills and stalling advanced energy deployment in states across the country. United's Harry Godfrey warns that the shrinking U.S. market for advanced energy technologies may dissuade domestic manufacturers from investing in clean energy projects, resulting in stunted job growth, reduced grid reliability, and increased costs for both individuals and developers.

Newsweek reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.

In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United's Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

Following the final passage of H.R.1, clean energy tax credits for battery, geothermal, nuclear, and manufacturing remain in place, but are now hamstrung by new "foreign entities of concern" (FEOC) rules. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media about the potential disruption of these rules for clean energy projects, urging the Administration to provide clear compliance guidelines for developers.