The Texas Senate passed a bill that would require half of new power plant energy capacity to come from changeable resources other than batteries. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, spoke with KBTX-TV about the negative impacts the legislation would have on renewable resources such as wind and solar.
KBTX-TV: Focus at Four - Energy Expert Says New Texas Bill ‘Punishes’ Renewable Resources
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
The Houston Chronicle: After Years of Record Growth, Texas Clean Energy Faces Challenges in Washington and at Home
The Houston Chronicle reports that Texas is facing policy uncertainty regarding advanced energy deployment at both the federal and state levels. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), pointed to the Lone Star State's soaring electricity demand, emphasizing the importance of using a wide array of advanced energy solutions to meet new load growth.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
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
Sen. Hancock Files Bill to Form the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee
Senate Bill 2455 would address the need for a more reliable, efficient electric grid
AUSTIN, TX – Texas is at a critical turning point, facing the challenge of balancing rising energy demand with the need for a more reliable and efficient electric grid. Although the state leads the nation in energy generation, we are encountering growing challenges in maintaining grid reliability amid unprecedented load growth.
Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Energy Efficiency, Matthew Boms
The Texas Tribune: With Texas Facing Soaring Electricity Demand, the Politics of Energy Quietly Shift at the Capitol
Facing unprecedented load growth due to population increases and energy-intensive industries, Texas lawmakers are reevaluating their energy strategies by incorporating diverse energy resources, including renewables. The Texas Tribune spoke with clean energy experts, including Matthew Boms, Executive Director of United's state affiliate Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), who encouraged the use of advanced energy technologies to meet rising electricity demand within the state.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
San Antonio Express-News: Backyard Backup — Virtual Power Plants Give Homeowners — and Grid — Security
In Texas, companies are pioneering virtual power plant (VPP) initiatives by offering homeowners at-home battery systems through a subscription model that supplies power back to the Texas grid. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's (TAEBA's) Matthew Boms spoke to San Antonio Express-News about the benefits of VPPs, encouraging the Texas government to invest in advanced energy technologies to increase grid reliability.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Virtual Power Plants
The Texas Tribune: As Texas’ Energy Demand Soars, a Pilot Program Looks to Bolster Grid With “Virtual Power Plants” Fueled by People’s Homes
In Texas, Bandera Electric's virtual power plant (VPP) pilot program is utilizing distributed energy resources to bolster the grid and lower energy costs for consumers. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms spoke with The Texas Tribune about the many benefits of VPPs in creating a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable grid while meeting growing energy demand.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
E&E News: 4 Issues to Watch as Texas Looks to Shake Up Energy Sector
E&E News identifies key energy topics under consideration in Texas' 2025 legislative session, including new permitting requirements for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Matthew Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United's state affiliate) stated that industry standards are making battery storage safer, encouraging lawmakers to recognize the role batteries have in creating a more reliable and resilient grid.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage
RTO Insider: ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs - Jan. 22, 2025
RTO Insider reports on ERCOT's Technical Advisory Committee's first meeting in 2025, which focused mostly on the grid operator's proposed market design framework. The article quoted United's Doug Pietrucha, who emphasized the importance of technology neutrality as part of market design.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Doug Pietrucha
Inside Climate News: What to Expect from State Governments on Renewable Energy Policy in 2025
Inside Climate News interviewed several energy experts about what to expect from state governments on renewable energy policies in the new year. United’s Amisha Rai pointed to the California Legislature’s opportunity to support the development of a regional transmission grid through the West’s Pathways Initiative. She also highlighted the bipartisan support for advanced energy solutions in Texas.
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Amisha Rai, California