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Canary Media: California’s Successful Virtual Power Plant Program Faces Big Budget Cuts

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jun 5, 2025

Canary Media reports on California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program, facing over $100 million in proposed budget cuts, putting the future of virtual power plants at risk. United's Edson Perez cautioned that repeated funding cuts undermines California's efforts to keep the lights on during grid emergencies. 

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants

RTO Insider: ‘Pathways’ Bill Passes California Senate on 36-0 Vote

Posted by Robert Mullin on Jun 4, 2025

RTO Insider reports on SB 540, the Pathways Bill, passing the California Senate and advancing to the Assembly. United's Edson Perez is quoted emphasizing that joining a Western regional energy market is essential to keeping energy costs under control while continuing California's clean energy leadership. 

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez

The Colorado Sun: Opinion - Who Will Carry the Torch for Colorado’s Clean Energy Future?

Posted by Emilie Olson on Jun 4, 2025

In an opinion piece for The Colorado Sun, United's Emilie Olson urges Colorado to maintain its clean energy leadership by laying out smart, actionable policy opportunities for 2026, such as expanding transmission buildout, implementing coordinated gas-electric system planning, and investing in proven advanced energy technologies that ensure a reliable and affordable grid. As this was a slower legislative year for clean energy advancements, Olson calls on lawmakers to rise to the challenge next session and follow through on Colorado’s clean energy promises.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Colorado, Emilie Olson

Inside Climate News: Illinois Punts on Plans for Increasing Energy Storage, Renewables

Posted by Leigh Giangreco on Jun 3, 2025

Inside Climate News reports that the Illinois state legislature failed to pass a comprehensive energy billaimed at advancing clean energy technologies and renewable energy projectsbefore adjourning their Spring legislative session. Concerns over increased load growth and rising electricity rates overshadowed the legislature's consideration of the bill. To combat these concerns, Illinois lawmakers and advanced energy experts, including United's Samarth Medakkar, engaged with stakeholders to find common ground on measures that will accelerate battery storage deployment to help relieve grid strain and reduce costs.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Illinois, Samarth Medakkar, Battery Storage

Inside Climate News: Trump’s Budget Wish Could Threaten Billions in Clean Energy Investment in Virginia

Posted by Charles Paullin on Jun 2, 2025

President Trump's proposed bill aims to dismantle key tax incentives, which have been instrumental in driving billions in private investment and creating more than 11,000 jobs in Virginia. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Inside Climate News, stating that the rollback of these incentives would threaten to stall Virginia's progress in renewable energy development, economic growth, and job creation, undermining efforts to create a more reliable and affordable energy future.

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Topics: State Policy, Virginia, United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

RTO Insider: Mass. Gov. Healey Introduces Energy Affordability Bill

Posted by Jon Lamson on May 19, 2025

RTO Insider reports that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey filed the Energy Affordability, Independence & Innovation Act to help reduce energy costs for state residents and businesses. United's Kat Burnham stated that the bill is a step in the right direction towards saving ratepayers money, bringing more renewable energy to Massachusetts, and increasing accountability for utilities.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts

Capitol Weekly: How Smart Post-Fire Energy Planning Can Save Us Billions

Posted by Callie McKenna on Apr 18, 2025

In an opinion column featured in Capitol Weekly, United's Callie McKenna makes the case for lower-cost, all-electric alternatives when rebuilding gas infrastructure after the Los Angeles wildfires, urging policymakers to rein in unchecked utility spending to protect ratepayers and meet California’s climate and clean energy goals.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California

The Texan: Legislation Proposed to Reduce Electricity, Energy Waste in Texas Facilities

Posted by Brad Johnson on Mar 18, 2025

The Texan reports on State Senator Hancock's SB 2455, which would establish the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to make recommendations for coordinating and improving state agency programs that reduce energy waste. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, highlighted the benefits of the legislation, including improved grid reliability, increased regional coordination, and meeting soaring energy demand across the state.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms

Advanced Energy United Applauds Pathways Bill, Which Will Expand Energy Markets, Lower Costs, and Enhance Grid Reliability for California

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 20, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Senate Chair of Energy, Utilities and Communication Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) introduced SB 540, legislation aimed at optimizing California’s energy markets, increasing grid reliability, reducing costs for ratepayers, and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Western RTO, California, Edson Perez

New CA Bill Improves Electricity Affordability by Using Virtual Power Plants

Posted by Caroline Grace on Feb 18, 2025

Businesses and community advocates are championing AB 740 to support long-term electricity affordability solutions through virtual power plants.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Assemblymember John Harabedian introduced a new bill that will allow Californians to leverage proven low-cost energy solutions to help prevent dangerous blackouts and strengthen our power grid amidst growing electricity demand.

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Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants