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The Boston Globe: Trump’s Attempted Funding Freeze Was Blocked. So Why Are Billions in Grants for Solar Still Locked Up?

Posted by Sabrina Shankman and Erin Douglas on Feb 4, 2025

The Boston Globe covers President Trump's recent executive order to pause federal funding for solar energy projects, causing significant implications for numerous solar initiatives in Massachusetts and the broader New England region. United's Jeremy McDiarmid expressed concern that the administration's funding freeze could hinder the region's progress toward clean energy goals, increase costs, and slow economic growth.

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Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid, Solar

MassLive: Trump Likely Can’t Touch Permitted Offshore Wind Projects in New England

Posted by Hadley Barndollar on Jan 31, 2025

Despite President Trump's recent pause of new offshore wind projects, fully permitted, existing wind projects in New England are unlikely to be impacted. MassLive spoke with several advanced energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid who highlighted that current offshore wind developments in Massachusetts and the surrounding areas are on track to contribute significantly to the region's clean energy goals.

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

New Jersey Monitor: Trump Memorandum Stalls Most New Jersey Wind Projects

Posted by Nikita Biryukov on Jan 30, 2025

New Jersey Monitor reports on President Trump's recent memorandum that will temporarily pause most of New Jersey's offshore wind projects, with the potential for long-term freezes if the administration rescinds previous approvals under the Biden presidency. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke with the publication, stating that while there may be some project delays depending on the length of the federal government's review, the offshore wind industry's overall strength remains evident.

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

CT Mirror: Can New England’s Vision for Its Electric Grid Survive Trump 2.0?

Posted by Jan Ellen Spiegel on Jan 16, 2025

CT Mirror discusses the potential challenges that Connecticut and the broader New England region may face in advancing their clean energy initiatives under the second Trump Administration. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke to the progress of offshore wind projects in Connecticut, highlighting that New England states will have to continue to lead to meet their energy goals, amidst shifts in political power.

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Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Transmission, Jeremy McDiarmid, Connecticut, Solar

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: United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid, Federal Priorities