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Advanced Energy United Calls House Tax Package a ‘Meat Cleaver,’ Urges Senate to Preserve Tax Credits, Restore Business Certainty

Posted by Adam Winer on May 22, 2025

In response to the House’s major tax reform legislation, Advanced Energy United makes clear that the bill withdraws the U.S. from the global race for energy dominance

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed a job-killingtax reform package that dismantles sound, long-standing energy tax credits. The bill passed by a vote of 215-214. Earlier this year, Advanced Energy United launched a campaign, Unlocking Advanced Energy, highlighting the $3 trillion in economic benefits, $846 billion in household savings, and 13.7 million American jobs these credits would generate over the next decade.

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

San Antonio Express-News: Eliminating Federal Energy Tax Credits Will Hurt Texas Economy, Households

Posted by Matthew Boms and Bret Biggart on May 19, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Gabby Birenbaum on May 17, 2025

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.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Nevada, Federal Priorities

Canary Media: GOP Budget Plan Contains a Massive Poison Pill for Clean Energy

Posted by Jeff St. John on May 15, 2025

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. 

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

Inside Climate News: Congress Begins Repeal of Clean Energy Tax Credits With ‘Sledgehammer Approach’

Posted by Marianne Lavelle and Dan Gearino on May 14, 2025

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.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

Reuters: Last-Ditch Lobbying Blitz Seeks to Save Biden's Clean-Energy Tax Credits

Posted by Valerie Volcovici on May 13, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Amey Bruno on May 12, 2025

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:

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

Utility Dive: IRA’s Fate Unclear as Republicans Look to Finance Megabill

Posted by Diana DiGangi on May 8, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Sarah Shemkus on May 7, 2025

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.'

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

Advanced Energy United Applauds FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips’ Impact as He Departs the Commission

Posted by Caitlin Marquis on Apr 22, 2025

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:

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Topics: Wholesale Markets, Press Releases, FERC, Federal Priorities