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E&E News: Texas PUC Approves High-Voltage Transmission Plan for Permian

Posted by Jason Plautz on Apr 25, 2025

E&E News reports that the Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the state's first-ever high-voltage transmission lines. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms explains why this is an important step for the future of Texas' energy grid.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas, Transmission, Matthew Boms

Texas Approves First-Ever High Voltage Transmission Lines to Power Growing Demand

Posted by Alissa Rivera on Apr 24, 2025

PUCT vote marks major step toward a more modern, reliable, and efficient grid

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) applauds the Public Utility Commission of Texas’ (PUCT) historic vote to build the state’s first-ever 765-kilovolt (kV) high voltage transmission lines—ushering in a new era of grid modernization for the Lone Star State.  

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Topics: Press Releases, Texas, Energy Efficiency

KBTX-TV: Focus at Four - Energy Expert Says New Texas Bill ‘Punishes’ Renewable Resources

Posted by Delaney Wolovlek on Mar 25, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Claire Hao on Mar 20, 2025

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.

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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

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

Sen. Hancock Files Bill to Form the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee

Posted by Alissa Rivera on Mar 13, 2025

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. 

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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

Posted by Kayla Guo on Mar 6, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Sara DiNatale on Feb 28, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Kayla Guo on Feb 18, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Shelby Webb and Jason Plautz on Jan 30, 2025

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.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms, Battery Storage