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Wind Lease Pause Threatens Energy Affordability Along East Coast

Posted by Adam Winer on Dec 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced it is pausing the leases of five offshore wind projects in active construction along the East Coast. In response, Harry Godfrey, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United, released the following statement:

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Topics: Press Releases, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Permitting and Siting, Federal Priorities

Clean Energy Industry Needs More Certainty from Federal Permitting Reform

Posted by Adam Winer on Dec 18, 2025

SPEED Act can be important building block in a more comprehensive legislative package 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, (SPEED Act, H.R. 4776), legislation aimed at reforming significant, longstanding hurdles to building energy infrastructure in America. Advanced Energy United, the national business association representing many of the leading solar, wind, storage, demand, and distributed energy companies, welcomes components of the SPEED Act. But United was discouraged by 11th hour changes to the bill and cautions lawmakers that additional work is needed to ensure permitting legislation restores essential stability to the federal process and unlocks energy development across the country.

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Topics: Press Releases, Harrison Godfrey, Permitting and Siting, Federal Priorities

Stateline: States Scramble to Complete Renewable Energy Projects Before Tax Credits Expire

Posted by Alex Brown on Aug 5, 2025

Stateline reports that state officials across the country are rushing to fast-track solar and wind projects before clean energy tax credits are removed. United's Managing Director Harry Godfrey warns that abrupt halts on tax incentives will derail long-planned energy projects, while United's Senior Vice President of Advocacy Amisha Rai notes that nationwide demand for electricity is expected to continue propelling renewable deployment over the long-term.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Amisha Rai, Federal Priorities

Santa Fe New Mexican: Industry Says Trump Shift Away From Renewables Will Stymie Growth, but Clean Energy Here To Stay

Posted by Alaina Mencinger on Jul 30, 2025

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports on the rollback of federal renewable energy tax credits following the passage of H.R. 1, which will slow down advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United's Harry Godfrey and Amisha Rai encourage state leaders to step up to meet climate and energy reliability goals as federal support decreases, highlighting the resilience of the clean energy industry.

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Topics: United In The News, New Mexico, Harrison Godfrey, Amisha Rai, Federal Priorities

Albuquerque Journal: Experts Say Trump’s Mega Budget Bill will Delay Clean Energy Rollouts in New Mexico

Posted by Megan Gleason on Jul 26, 2025

The Albuquerque Journal reports that H.R. 1 will stall advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United's Harry Godfrey warns of higher energy costs for both developers and state residents, while United's Sheila Hallstrom points to ways utilities and state leaders can take advantage of New Mexico's existing resources to increase affordability and reduce grid strain.

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

The Center Square: Rays of Hope in Clean Energy as Feds Forego Wind and Solar

Posted by Christina Lengyel on Jul 23, 2025

The Center Square reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its impacts on the clean energy industry with the phase-out of key tax incentives. While the rollback is expected to reduce job growth and stall some advanced energy projects, United's Harry Godfrey stated that existing projects beginning construction within a year can still benefit from the credits. United's Chris D'Agostino also emphasized that renewables are still the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Pennsylvania, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities, Chris D'Agostino

Newsweek: Map Shows Which States Could See Energy Bills Rise From GOP Budget Bill

Posted by Hugh Cameron on Jul 21, 2025

Newsweek reports on the potential impacts of H.R. 1 in driving up energy bills and stalling advanced energy deployment in states across the country. United's Harry Godfrey warns that the shrinking U.S. market for advanced energy technologies may dissuade domestic manufacturers from investing in clean energy projects, resulting in stunted job growth, reduced grid reliability, and increased costs for both individuals and developers.

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

POLITICO: 'Final nail' - Trump Administration Memo Could Strike Fatal Blow to Wind and Solar Power

Posted by Zack Colman and Josh Siegel on Jul 18, 2025

POLITICO reports on a Trump administration memo mandating that the Interior Secretary must personally approve almost every aspect of wind and solar projects on federal land, which could result in stunted project development efforts. United's Harry Godfrey criticized the administration's decision, arguing that the memo creates harmful bureaucratic red tape and undermines proven, affordable advanced energy solutions to meet rising energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Newsweek: GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans

Posted by Hugh Cameron on Jul 16, 2025

Newsweek reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.

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

The Houston Chronicle: Texans Could See Higher Energy Costs as Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Slows Clean Energy Growth, Report Says

Posted by Houston Chronicle Staff on Jul 13, 2025

In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United's Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities