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Advanced Energy United Endorses the RISEE Act

Posted by Adam Winer on Nov 18, 2024

Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act will direct more benefits to communities with offshore wind

WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United is proud to endorse S.373, the Reinvesting in Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems (RISEE) Act, which was introduced by Senators Whitehouse and Cassidy. 

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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Federal, Federal Investments and Manufacturing

Advanced Energy United Congratulates President Trump, Calls for Leaders to Leverage Advanced Energy Solutions to Meet America’s Growing Energy Challenges

Posted by Adam Winer on Nov 6, 2024

Continued investment in domestic manufacturing of advanced energy will create economic opportunity, while sustained deployment will help lower household energy costs

WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United congratulates President-Elect Trump on his electoral victory and urges an energy agenda that leverages domestic production of advanced energy solutions to meet America’s growing energy challenges and lower energy costs.

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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Federal, Federal Investments and Manufacturing

The Daily Independent: Barrio - Federal Funding for Advanced Energy Initiatives has Strengthened Arizona’s Economy — We Have to Keep the Momentum Going

Posted by Michael Barrio on Nov 1, 2024

Due to significant federal funding for advanced energy initiatives, Arizona stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries in the country. United's Michael Barrio authored an opinion piece for the Daily Independent, praising the economic gains advanced energy has produced in Arizona and highlights the importance of continued growth in the advanced energy industry.

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Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Arizona, Michael Barrio

Utility Dive: Future of IRA, Shape of Permitting Reform Hinge on Upcoming Election, Experts Say

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Oct 30, 2024

Utility Dive interviews several experts, including United's Harry Godfrey, on how the results of the November 2024 election could shape the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), permitting reform, and transportation electrification.

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Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Permitting and Siting, Federal Investments and Manufacturing

Houston Chronicle: Texas Leads the U.S. in Renewable Energy. Next Up, Your Home.

Posted by Matthew Boms on Aug 26, 2024

In an opinion piece for the Houston Chronicle, Matthew Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United's state affiliate), shares how President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act has transformed Texas' energy portfolio, with Texas now ranking as the nation's wind energy leader and a top state for utility-scale solar.

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Topics: State Policy, Federal Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms

Latest Awards from U.S. DOE’s Grid Innovation Program Will Help Supercharge Advanced Energy Deployment

Posted by Adam Winer on Aug 6, 2024

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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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Manufacturing and Infrastructure

Congress Should Pursue Comprehensive, Bipartisan Permitting Reform

Posted by Adam Winer on Jul 22, 2024

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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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, Harrison Godfrey

Canary Media: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Biden’s ​‘Whole of Government’ Climate Plan

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jul 3, 2024

Canary Media reports on the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the decision's implications for key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid

Overturning Chevron Doctrine Subverts Government’s Role in America’s Energy Transition

Posted by Adam Winer on Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court, in issuing a ruling in the case of LOPER BRIGHT ENTERPRISES v. RAIMONDO, announced it has overturned the judicial Chevron Doctrine.

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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Heather O'Neill

Advanced Energy United Congratulates New FERC Nominees on Senate Confirmation

Posted by Adam Winer on Jun 13, 2024

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).

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Topics: Federal Policy, Press Releases, Caitlin Marquis, FERC