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RTO Insider: PJM Capacity Prices Hit $329/MW-day Price Cap

Posted by Devin Leith-Yessian on Jul 22, 2025

RTO Insider reports on PJM's capacity auction results, with prices hitting the $329.17/MW-day price cap approved by FERC. United's Jon Gordon stated that new resources are needed to meet forecast demand, advocating for critical reforms to streamline interconnection processes.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Transmission, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

Ohio Capital Journal: Ohioans’ Electric Bills Could Climb Depending on Regional Grid Auction

Posted by Nick Evans on Jul 17, 2025

Ohio Capital Journal reports that Ohio ratepayers may see further increases in their electric bills when PJM Interconnection releases its annual capacity auction results. United's Jon Gordon discussed the different factors that drove energy rate hikes in last year's PJM capacity auction, including slow interconnection processes, poor transmission planning, and rising energy demand.

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Topics: Ohio, United In The News, Transmission, Jon Gordon, Interconnection

RTO Insider: Calif. Pathways Bill Delayed After Orgs Withdraw Support, While Newsom Signals Backing for Effort

Posted by Henrik Nilsson on Jul 16, 2025

RTO Insider reports on the delayed hearing for the California Pathways Bill after several organizations withdrew support for the proposed legislation unless amended. United's Leah Rubin Shen commended the legislature for delaying the hearing, highlighting that a resilient regional electricity market that includes California will benefit the entire West by delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy across the region.

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Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Transmission, California

E&E News: Competing Power Markets Press Ahead in the West. But at What Cost?

Posted by Jason Plautz on Jul 8, 2025

E&E News discusses the potential consequences of a bifurcated regional grid between the West's two electricity market options—California's Extended Day-Ahead Market and the Southwest Power Pool's Markets+. United's Brian Turner warned that dividing the region between two systems could limit efficiencies, increase electricity costs, and decrease grid reliability.

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Topics: United In The News, Transmission, Western RTO, Brian Turner

PV Magazine: Speeding Interconnection Through Automation is a Proven Technology, Says Software Executive

Posted by William Driscoll on Jul 1, 2025

PV Magazine reports on Infocast's 2025 Transmission and Interconnection Summit, highlighting several panelists, including United's Caitlin Marquis, who discussed strategies to overcome interconnection delays, such as utilizing grid automation tools and improving transmission planning.

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Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Transmission, Interconnection

RTO Insider: ISO-NE CEO Gordon van Welie Announces Retirement

Posted by Jon Lamson on Jun 23, 2025

RTO Insider reports on Gordon van Welie's plans to retire at the end of this year. Several industry experts, including United's Alex Lawton, thanked van Welie for his service and congratulated his replacement Dr. Vamsi Chadalavada (ISO-NE's COO), highlighting his commitment to lowering energy costs, improving energy efficiency, and modernizing the region's grid.

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Topics: United In The News, Transmission, New England, Alex Lawton

CT Mirror: The Future of New England’s Electric Grid Can Be Described with One Word - Uncertainty

Posted by Jan Ellen Spiegel on May 23, 2025

CT Mirror reports that New England's electric grid is facing significant uncertainty as the region attempts to modernize its energy infrastructure. Most notably, plans to enhance interregional transmission are being threatened by potential policy changes and proposed budget cuts. United's Kat Burnham emphasized the need for more transmission infrastructure, urging regional coordination between the states amidst federal uncertainty.

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Topics: United In The News, Transmission

The Center Square: Electric Transmission Upgrades at Crucial Turning Point

Posted by Lauren Jessop on May 21, 2025

The Center Square covered a recent House Energy Committee hearing on electric transmission and emerging load growth in the Northeast. Industry experts, including United's Chloe Holden, spoke to the benefits of implementing grid-enhancing technologies, advanced transmission technologies, and virtual power plants as a way to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Transmission, Chloe Holden, Virtual Power Plants

Colorado Legislature Passes NextGen Highways Bill, Unlocking More Transmission Development in the State

Posted by Caroline Grace on May 7, 2025

HB25-1292 will open existing state highway rights-of-way for electric transmission lines, helping meet Colorado’s growing demand for clean, reliable energy

DENVER, CO—Today, the Colorado Legislature has officially passed HB 25-1292, known as the “NextGen Highways” bill, marking a major step forward in modernizing Colorado’s electric transmission infrastructure. The bill now heads to Governor Jared Polis’ desk for signature.

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Topics: Press Releases, Emilie Olson, Transmission, Colorado

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