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Voice of America News: Trump Abandons US Focus on Renewable Energy

Posted by Patsy Widakuswara on Jan 24, 2025

Voice of America (VOA) News reports on President Trump's declaration of a national "energy emergency," which prioritizes fossil fuel production over renewables. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill stated that the administration should utilize advanced energy solutions in order to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Marketplace: Trump Plans to Declare a National Energy Emergency. Here’s What Happens Next.

Posted by Caleigh Wells on Jan 22, 2025

Marketplace discussed President Trump's executive orders, specifically his "national energy emergency" declaration, which prioritizes traditional energy infrastructure. In the article, United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill urged the administration to leverage the proven power of advanced energy technologies to meet growing energy demand, reduce costs, and achieve greater energy abundance in America. 

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Utility Dive: 2025 Renewable Energy Outlook - Full Speed Ahead as Second Trump Administration Begins

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Jan 21, 2025

Utility Dive discusses the outlook of the renewable energy sector in 2025, addressing both the positive trends and potential challenges the industry may face under a second Trump presidency. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill offered key insights into the current and future state of advanced energy, highlighting the scale of investment and growth that the industry has experienced over the years.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

The New York Times: Trump Wants to Unleash Energy, as Long as It’s Not Wind or Solar


The New York Times reports on the potential impacts of President Trump's initiatives to restructure America's energy infrastructure. United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill shared her insights surrounding the President's most recent executive orders and the uncertainty they cause for the businesses that are lowering energy costs and increasing grid resiliency.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Heatmap News: Trump’s National Energy Emergency Is Here, and it won’t Benefit Renewables

Posted by Matthew Zeitlin on Jan 20, 2025

Heatmap News reports on President Trump's executive order declaring a "national energy emergency" to boost U.S. energy production, which notably excludes renewable energy options. The article quotes United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill, who urged the administration to leverage the proven power of advanced energy technologies in order to achieve greater energy abundance in America.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

Utility Dive: 9 US Electric Power Sector Issues to Watch in 2025


Utility Dive interviewed advanced energy leaders, identifying key challenges the American electric power sector may face in 2025. United's Heather O'Neill spoke to ongoing load growth in the U.S. and how it will drive demand for renewable energy to meet that growth. She also emphasized the importance of state leadership in implementing advanced energy solutions.

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Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill

RTO Insider: Advanced Energy United Report Shows Major Economic Benefits from Quicker Queues

Posted by James Downing on Nov 22, 2024

RTO Insider discusses United’s new report, which shows that fixing interconnection processes could result in over $100 billion in economic benefits, and over one million years' worth of work for Americans. United’s President and CEO Heather O’Neill emphasized the important role states play in expediting interconnection reforms nationwide.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, FERC, Heather O'Neill, Transmission, Federal Priorities

Canary Media: After Trump Win, it’s Up to States to Lead on Climate Action

Posted by Jeff St. John on Nov 8, 2024

As the nation readies itself for the Trump-Vance administration, United's Heather O'Neill spoke with Canary Media, expressing hope that advanced energy policies will continue to grow in states of all political backgrounds.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Heather O'Neill

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: Press Releases, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities

Industry Should Lean Into, Instead of Litigate Against, the Energy Transition

Posted by Adam Winer on May 22, 2024

Advanced Energy United calls on industry to stop dragging its feet and embrace more cost-efficient and reliable advanced energy solutions 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a petition was filed in federal court against the recently finalized U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions regulations for existing coal-fired power plants and new gas plants. National business association Advanced Energy United expressed support for the regulations when they were announced in April, and today urged against industry litigation and instead called for the embrace of cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable solutions for powering the electric grid.

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