News

Cape May County Herald reports on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's recently signed legislation, which ensures state utilities disclose their votes on issues and proposals as members of PJM Interconnection. United’s Katie Mettle commended the Governor’s actions, stating that the new law will bring greater transparency to PJM and allows the public to hold utilities accountable.

In an interview with Kara Holsopple from The Allegheny Front, United's Jon Gordon discussed PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction results and the root causes behind the grid's price spikes, advocating for critical reforms to streamline interconnection processes.

In an article for Canary Media, United's Jon Gordon discusses PJM Interconnection's annual capacity auction results, emphasizing that slow interconnection processes and insufficient energy generation buildout are hindering advanced energy projects that could reduce grid strain and lower costs for ratepayers in the PJM states.

Ohio Capital Journal reports that Ohio ratepayers may see further increases in their electric bills when PJM Interconnection releases its annual capacity auction results. United's Jon Gordon discussed the different factors that drove energy rate hikes in last year's PJM capacity auction, including slow interconnection processes, poor transmission planning, and rising energy demand.

PV Magazine reports on Infocast's 2025 Transmission and Interconnection Summit, highlighting several panelists, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who discussed strategies to overcome interconnection delays, such as utilizing grid automation tools and improving transmission planning.

E&E News reports that Southwest Power Pool (SPP)—the Arkansas-based U.S. regional grid operator—has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve its Expedited Resource Adequacy Study, a process to fast-track connection agreements for power plants to meet growing energy demand. United's Lisa Barrett criticized the plan, arguing that the priority should remain on the ongoing efforts to resolve the existing interconnection backlog.

Inside Climate News reports that nine Northeastern states have unveiled the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission plan, which aims to identify, advance, and finance interregional transmission projects that prioritize public interest goals over market profits. United's Jon Gordon noted that the plan reflects the states' growing frustration with regional grid operators over stalled energy projects.

Utility Dive reports that PJM Interconnection and Google will work together to use AI to streamline how new energy projects connect to the power grid. United’s Jon Gordon applauded the partnership, noting that advanced automation technologies combined with continued market and policy reforms will unlock the full potential of clean, reliable, and affordable energy for PJM's 13-state region.

POWER MAGAZINE reports on Advanced Energy United's webinar, "How PJM Can Deliver Affordable, Reliable Power Faster," where expert panelists, including United's Director Jon Gordon and Managing Director Morgan Pinnell, examined how PJM can deliver the reliable, sustainable, and affordable power its 13-state region needs to meet growing energy demand.