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Canary Media: In New England, Canadian Hydropower Has Slowed to an Ominous Trickle

Posted by Sarah Shemkus on Mar 31, 2025

Canary Media reports that Hydro‑Québec's primary transmission line to New England ceased exporting significant amounts of power, raising concerns about energy reliability in the region. United's Jeremy McDiarmid underscored New England's need to diversify its energy resources and buildout more energy infrastructure to mitigate potential disruptions, increase grid reliability, and secure energy independence.

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Topics: United In The News, Jeremy McDiarmid, New England

Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity

Posted by Peter Hall on Mar 28, 2025

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a hearing to examine the impact of AI data centers on the state's electricity infrastructure and economy. United's Jon Gordon spoke with Pennsylvania Capital-Star about the complexities of energy demand forecasting, raising concerns about the speculative nature of certain projects.

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Topics: United In The News, Pennsylvania, Jon Gordon

RTO Insider: ISO-NE to Reopen Queue as it Continues to Wait on Ruling from FERC

Posted by Jon Lamson on Mar 26, 2025

RTO Insider reports that ISO-NE will reopen its interconnection queue on April 1, after it was closed last year due to delays in FERC's ruling on its Order 2023 compliance proposal. While the RTO had paused work on interconnection reforms, continued uncertainty has led it to revert to the existing "first-come, first-serve" process. United's Alex Lawton urged FERC to act quickly, warning that further delays could hinder the timely integration of new energy resources and increase costs for ratepayers.

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Topics: United In The News, FERC, Alex Lawton

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

Indy Politics: Here Comes the Sun

Posted by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz on Mar 24, 2025

United's Trish Demeter spoke with Indy Politics about a report commissioned by United that demonstrated how expanded solar power generation in Indiana could bring hundreds of millions in tax revenue, create new jobs, and increase energy independence across the state. 

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Topics: United In The News, Indiana, Trish Demeter, Solar

Inside Climate News: Bills Increasing Small-Scale Solar Requirements in Virginia Awaiting Action by Youngkin

Posted by Charles Paullin on Mar 21, 2025

Inside Climate News reports that Virginia Governor Youngkin is currently reviewing critical advanced energy legislation aimed at enhancing the state's commitment to renewables by diversifying energy sources beyond large-scale utility projects. With concerns about energy affordability, United's Jim Purekal argued that rising electricity costs are primarily driven by escalating fuel prices and storm recovery expenses.

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Jim Purekal, Solar

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

Inside Climate News: Maryland Lawmakers Show Support for Bills Favoring Fossil Fuels, Jeopardizing Climate Commitments

Posted by Aman Azhar on Mar 20, 2025

At crossover in the Maryland General Assembly, Inside Climate News reports that lawmakers are backsliding on climate commitments and statutory obligations. United's Ryan Gallentine spoke on behalf of the clean energy industry and criticized legislation that would delay enforcement of the Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Trucks standards, noting delayed enforcement creates a negative feedback loop.

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Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Ryan Gallentine, Maryland

POWER Magazine: PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn

Posted by Sonal Patel on Mar 20, 2025

POWER MAGAZINE reports on Advanced Energy United's webinar, "How PJM Can Deliver Affordable, Reliable Power Faster," where expert panelists, including United's Director Jon Gordon and Managing Director Morgan Pinnell, examined how PJM can deliver the reliable, sustainable, and affordable power its 13-state region needs to meet growing energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Transmission, Jon Gordon, Permitting and Siting, Morgan Pinnell, Interconnection

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