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KXAN-TV reports on the Texas Legislature's passage of HB 5323, which establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing grid resilience. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United’s state affiliate), highlighted that the bill would support long-term reliability, reduce costs, and position Texas as a national leader in energy innovation.

The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's proposal to implement a mandatory daily demand charge on Southern Nevada customers, basing bills on their highest 15-minute energy use each day. United’s Sheila Hallstrom called the plan unprecedented and costly, and cautioned against applying an untested billing structure to every customer.

In an opinion piece for The CT Mirror, United's Kat Burnham highlights Connecticut's escalating home heating affordability crisis, pointing to the natural gas sector's aging infrastructure and declining demand. She advocates for proactive measures to align gas utility spending with the state's energy goals, such as implementing clean heat plans, exploring non-pipeline alternatives, and adopting regulatory reforms.

The Nevada Current reports that NV Energy is seeking to make demand pricing charges mandatory for all customers, potentially adding between $20 to $38 to the average monthly bill for Southern Nevada residents. United's Sheila Hallstrom pointed out that this plan could actually penalize and increase costs for customers that have already taken advantage of independent energy solutions.

In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, United's Emma Heins outlines how advanced energy resources provide efficient, reliable and low-cost alternatives to expensive fossil fuel generation. She further emphasizes that state leaders and utilities need to leverage clean energy solutions in order to keep energy costs affordable for residents and businesses looking to expand in Wisconsin.