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.
The Boston Globe: How Trump’s Comeback Could Stall the US Offshore Wind Revolution
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid
Canary Media: How will Offshore Wind Fare Under a Second Trump Term?
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.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jeremy McDiarmid
Canary Media: New England Grid Gets $389M Boost to Help Plug in Offshore Wind
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.
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
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.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid
The Boston Business Journal: Move Swiftly on Clean Energy Permitting Reform
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.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid
Canary Media: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Biden’s ‘Whole of Government’ Climate Plan
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.
Topics: Federal Policy, United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid
Advanced Energy United Looks Forward to Strong Competition in Offshore Wind Solicitation
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.”
Topics: Press Releases, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid, New England, Connecticut
RTO Insider: Panel Connects Clean Energy Transition to Boston’s Big Dig
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.
Topics: United In The News, Manufacturing and Infrastructure, Transmission, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid
Reuters: US Efforts To Restore Offshore Wind Pipeline Spur Factory Investments
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
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.
Topics: United In The News, Massachusetts, Jeremy McDiarmid