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The Boston Globe: How Trump’s Comeback Could Stall the US Offshore Wind Revolution

Posted by Sabrina Shankman on Dec 18, 2024

As the nation looks ahead, the offshore industry remains resilient in the face of potential challenges. The Boston Globe spoke with several offshore wind experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid, who emphasized that, while there may be some project delays, the offshore wind industry's overall strength remains evident. He also discussed how investments in renewable energy sources, like offshore wind, contribute to economic and job growth, as well as help position the US as a global leader in advanced energy development.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

Canary Media: How will Offshore Wind Fare Under a Second Trump Term?

Posted by Jeff St. John on Nov 14, 2024

In reaction to President-elect Trump's plans to end offshore wind development immediately as part of his second term, Canary Media interviewed several clean energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid, who spoke to the challenges the offshore wind industry may face in the coming years under new leadership.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jeremy McDiarmid

Canary Media: New England Grid Gets $389M Boost to Help Plug in Offshore Wind

Posted by Hannah Chanatry on Aug 8, 2024

Canary Media covers the recent U.S. Department of Energy funding allocated from Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to New England states, which will revolutionize offshore wind development. The article quotes United's Jeremy McDiarmid, who emphasizes the importance of improving the power grid to meet the increasing load growth demands.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Transmission, Jeremy McDiarmid, New England

The Boston Globe: More Federal Money Coming to Help Green New England’s Energy Grid

Posted by Jon Chesto on Aug 6, 2024

The Boston Globe covers the recent federal funding allocated to New England for grid upgrades to support clean energy goals. The article quotes United's Jeremy McDiarmid who highlights the importance of interstate cooperation, adding that state coordination should save money for New England ratepayers in the long run.

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Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

The Boston Business Journal: Move Swiftly on Clean Energy Permitting Reform

Posted by Jeremy McDiarmid on Jul 29, 2024

In an opinion piece for The Boston Business Journal, United's Jeremy McDiarmid discusses the urgent need for siting and permitting reform in Massachusetts and across the country to streamline processes and reduce delays for infrastructure projects. McDiarmid emphasizes that these reforms are essential for building clean energy infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring a reliable, clean energy future.

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Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

Canary Media: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Biden’s ​‘Whole of Government’ Climate Plan

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jul 3, 2024

Canary Media reports on the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the decision's implications for key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid

Advanced Energy United Looks Forward to Strong Competition in Offshore Wind Solicitation

Posted by Savannah Gribbins on Mar 27, 2024

Anticipation builds for the latest round of offshore wind solicitation in New England 

BOSTON, MA – The southern New England states are poised to receive a robust set of competitive proposals from offshore wind developers in the upcoming offshore wind solicitation spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In addition to the unique three-state collaboration, the recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury should provide this round of bidding with an abundance of options to deliver clean energy solutions, foster economic development, and secure savings for utility ratepayers. 

"This solicitation marks a significant step towards revitalizing offshore wind projects in the United States,” stated Jeremy McDiarmid, Managing Director at Advanced Energy United. “We anticipate a highly competitive landscape, with established developers vying to contribute innovative solutions to meet New England’s energy needs.”  

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Topics: Press Releases, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid, New England, Connecticut

RTO Insider: Panel Connects Clean Energy Transition to Boston’s Big Dig

Posted by Jon Lamson on Mar 21, 2024

RTO Insider reports on Advanced Energy United's recent Boston-area event, moderated by United's Laura Bartsch, about the need to overcome challenges on the path to meeting the country's clean energy infrastructure needs, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the importance of getting people to see the big picture perspective.

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Topics: United In The News, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, Transmission, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid

Reuters: US Efforts To Restore Offshore Wind Pipeline Spur Factory Investments

Posted by Eduardo Garcia on Feb 15, 2024

Reuters reports on new investments in offshore wind manufacturing from company US Forged Rings, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the budding U.S. offshore wind supply chain.
 
US Forged Rings, a new company created by piping group Canadoil, announced plans last week to invest $700 million in a tower fabrication facility and a steel forging plant on the East Coast to supply components to the offshore wind industry.
 
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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jeremy McDiarmid

WBUR: Mass. Is on Track to Meet Its Near-Term Climate Goals, but the Hardest Work Lies Ahead

Posted by Miriam Wasser on Dec 1, 2023

WBUR reports on the release of Massachusetts Governor Healey's first annual Climate Report Card, aimed at informing Massachusetts residents of the progress state executive offices are collectively making to achieve climate goals and mandates. The article quotes  Jeremy McDiarmid, who speaks to the importance of the assessment in mapping out what work needs to be accomplished over the next five years for the commonwealth to reach its longer-term climate goals.
 

Massachusetts is legally required to zero-out planet-warming emissions by mid-century, and to get there the state must do several critical things: Replace fossil fuel-powered vehicles and home heating systems with ones that run on electricity; develop more renewable resources like wind and solar; and use nature-based solutions to sequester and store as much carbon as possible.

So how is the state doing on all of this? On Friday, the Healey administration revealed in its first annual climate report card that the state is on track for its 2025 goals.

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Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid