Federal tax credits have led to an economic boom in Texas, creating thousands of jobs and strengthening the state's grid, and helping families save money on electric bills. In an opinion piece featured in San Antonio Express-News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance Executive Director Matthew Boms and Freedom Solar Chief Executive Officer Bret Biggart highlight the importance of the tax credits and argue why Congress should leave them in place.
San Antonio Express-News: Eliminating Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Hurt Texas Economy, Households
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Matthew Boms, Federal Priorities
The Nevada Independent: IRA Cuts Have Clean Energy Advocates Concerned About Growth of Nevada Industry
The Nevada Independent reports that proposed federal policy changes could jeopardize billions in renewable energy investments and thousands of jobs. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized that the anticipated demand destruction from these cuts could undermine the economic viability of Nevada's lithium industry, warning that the state's clean energy investment forecasts may not endure under the proposed changes.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Nevada, Federal Priorities
Canary Media: GOP Budget Plan Contains a Massive Poison Pill for Clean Energy
Canary Media reports on the proposed restrictions in the House Republicans' tax bill that could gut clean energy tax credits and put hundreds of billions of dollars in investment at risk. United's Harry Godfrey cautioned that the bill's "fundamentally unworkable" rules would create uncertainty, deterring investors, halting projects, and derailing domestic clean energy growth.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
Inside Climate News: Congress Begins Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits With ‘Sledgehammer Approach’
Inside Climate News reports on the advancement of legislation to repeal key clean energy tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey and other advocates warn that that this move could increase energy costs, jeopardize thousands of clean energy jobs, and threaten America's energy dominance.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
Reuters: Last-Ditch Lobbying Blitz Seeks to Save Biden's Clean-Energy Tax Credits
Reuters reports on Advanced Energy United's launched advertising campaign aiming to communicate the importance of key clean energy tax credits currently under threat by the recently released federal budget proposal. Heather O'Neill, United President and CEO, speaks to the vital role that these tax credits provide for job creation, economic growth, and maintaining American energy dominance.
Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
Advanced Energy United Warns Tax Package Will Lead to Higher Costs and Threatens America’s Energy Supply
Advanced Energy United urges bipartisan support for policies driving affordable, reliable energy and economic growth.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today Advanced Energy United’s CEO Heather O’Neill issued the following statement in response to the release of the House Ways and Means Committee full reconciliation proposal, which includes a range of concerning changes to important tax policies that support American energy projects:
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
Utility Dive: IRA’s Fate Unclear as Republicans Look to Finance Megabill
Utility Dive reports that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is likely to be targeted for cuts as Congress aims to cut spending by $2 trillion. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized that tax credits included in the IRA are critical to building U.S. energy dominance, creating good-paying jobs, and boosting economic development.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
Inside Climate News: Proposed Cuts to Energy and Environment Programs in Trump’s Budget Worry Advocates and Elected Officials
Inside Climate News reports on President Trump's proposed cuts to the 2026 fiscal year budget, which includes deep cuts to renewable energy research, low-income heating assistance, and environmental justice programs, reflecting a broader rollback of energy and infrastructure spending. United’s Harry Godfrey advocated that advanced energy technologies are essential for an economy with abundant and affordable energy and criticized the budget request for seemingly defunding programs based on keywords, such as 'renewable energy.'
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
Advanced Energy United Applauds FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips’ Impact as He Departs the Commission
Advanced Energy United issued a statement thanking Commissioner and former Chairman Phillips for his work to modernize America’s grid and collaborate with stakeholders across the energy supply chain
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, in response to the announcementthat Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner and former Chair Willie Phillips will be leaving the Commission, Advanced Energy United Managing Director Caitlin Marquis issued the following statement:
Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC, Federal Priorities
The New York Times: Clean Energy Was Lifting Manufacturing. Now Investment Is in Jeopardy.
Advanced energy manufacturing in the U.S. is facing increased business uncertainty amid threats to undo the tax credits that have been fueling record investment. United’s Harry Godfrey spoke with The New York Times about how manufacturing companies look not only at tax programs for building new plants but also market demand for products when weighing future investments.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities