In an op-ed for Cardinal News, United's Morgan Pinnell discusses the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has catalyzed tremendous economic and environmental benefits throughout the state. Looking ahead, she calls for renewed leadership to streamline interconnection, permitting, and efficiency efforts in order to scale up renewable deployment and keep Virginia on track toward its clean energy goals.
Cardinal News: Five Years in, the Virginia Clean Economy Act is Paying Off
Topics: State Policy, Virginia, United In The News, Morgan Pinnell
Rio Grande Guardian: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up
Texas' economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is its energy demand. In an op-ed for the Rio Grande Guardian, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms outlines strategies for the state to keep up with soaring load growth, keep Texas' energy market booming, and utilize low-cost advanced energy technologies.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage
Canary Media: California’s Successful Virtual Power Plant Program Faces Big Budget Cuts
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California, Edson Perez, Virtual Power Plants
RTO Insider: ‘Pathways’ Bill Passes California Senate on 36-0 Vote
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.
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?
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Emilie Olson, Colorado
Inside Climate News: Illinois Punts on Plans for Increasing Energy Storage, Renewables
Inside Climate News reports that the Illinois state legislature failed to pass a comprehensive energy bill—aimed at advancing clean energy technologies and renewable energy projects—before 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.
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
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.
Topics: State Policy, Virginia, United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities
RTO Insider: Mass. Gov. Healey Introduces Energy Affordability Bill
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts
Capitol Weekly: How Smart Post-Fire Energy Planning Can Save Us Billions
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California
The Texan: Legislation Proposed to Reduce Electricity, Energy Waste in Texas Facilities
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.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms