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 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 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 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
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
The Nevada Current reports that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has acknowledged the positive impacts of federal programs and spending for the state, but despite this recognition, he has not actively defended these programs against federal rollbacks. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized the widespread uncertainty that the federal funding freezes have caused for both businesses and individuals alike, raising concerns about the future of advanced energy initiatives that have contributed to Nevada's economic growth.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Nevada, Federal Priorities
Introducing: UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United has launched a new website and campaign that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household electricity costs in states across the country.
The website, UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com, features the real stories of advanced energy projects – including a coal field converted into a solar farm in Southwest Virginia, a Central Pennsylvania church saving money thanks to a rooftop solar installation, a new battery manufacturing facility in California, and the deployment of an emissions-free school bus fleet in Illinois’s smallest county – that were only made possible thanks to the existing tax cuts that are at risk of being shelved by Congress despite the economic growth, cost savings, and access to grid resilience solutions they are enabling.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
Bipartisan support expressed for continued investment in power grid infrastructure and electricity affordability.
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United congratulates Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris Wright, on their respective Cabinet confirmations by the U.S. Senate.
Topics: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities
President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding has led to significant economic disruptions nationwide, and although federal courts have ordered the resumption of funding, the path forward remains uncertain. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media, emphasizing the economic strains, layoffs, and grid challenges Americans are facing across the country due to the freezes.
Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC – National business association Advanced Energy United responds to the series of "Day 1" executive actions taken by President Trump impacting the ability of our economy to meet growing demand for reliable and affordable energy. Heather O’Neill, President and CEO at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:
Topics: Press Releases, Federal Priorities