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POLITICO: 'Final nail' - Trump Administration Memo Could Strike Fatal Blow to Wind and Solar Power

Posted by Zack Colman and Josh Siegel on Jul 18, 2025

POLITICO reports on a Trump administration memo mandating that the Interior Secretary must personally approve almost every aspect of wind and solar projects on federal land, which could result in stunted project development efforts. United's Harry Godfrey criticized the administration's decision, arguing that the memo creates harmful bureaucratic red tape and undermines proven, affordable advanced energy solutions to meet rising energy demand.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

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

Newsweek: GOP Budget Could Increase Energy Bills for Millions of Americans

Posted by Hugh Cameron on Jul 16, 2025

Newsweek reports on the passage of H.R. 1 and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

The Houston Chronicle: Texans Could See Higher Energy Costs as Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Slows Clean Energy Growth, Report Says

Posted by Houston Chronicle Staff on Jul 13, 2025

In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United's Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Nevada Current: Ugly Truths About Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Energy Costs

Posted by Dana Gentry on Jul 9, 2025

The Nevada Current reports that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will raise energy costs, cut jobs, and threaten clean energy investment in Nevada. United's Harry Godfrey warns of major setbacks, while United's Emilie Olson points to ways state leaders can protect consumers and give them more control over their energy future. 

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Emilie Olson, Nevada, Federal Priorities

Utility Dive: Trump Seeks Tighter Restrictions on Wind and Solar with Executive Order

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Jul 9, 2025

Utility Dive reports on President Trump's executive order directing the Treasury and Interior Departments to tighten definitions around the "beginning of construction" for qualifying wind and solar projects seeking 45Y and 48E tax credits. United's Harry Godfrey stated that the combined impacts of restrictive construction thresholds and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules may significantly reduce job growth, stall advanced energy projects, and dissuade private investment across the country.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar, Federal Priorities

Arizona Mirror: Trump’s Tax Bill Eliminates Clean Energy Incentives, Costing Arizona Billions

Posted by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy on Jul 9, 2025

The Arizona Mirror reports on the passage of President Trump's tax bill, which eliminates several clean energy incentives, leading to billions in lost investments and thousands of jobs being stripped away across Arizona. United's Michael Barrio called on state leaders to take action by utilizing clean energy resources to meet growing energy demand, lower electricity costs, and bolster energy security.

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Topics: United In The News, Arizona, Michael Barrio, Solar

E&E News: DOE Plays Out Worst-Case Scenarios for US Grid

Posted by Peter Behr on Jul 8, 2025

E&E News reports on the Department of Energy's recently issued report, which plays out worst-case scenarios for the US grid in the coming years. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the study exaggerates the risk of blackouts and undervalues the contributions of advanced energy resources to alleviate grid strain across the states and regions.

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Topics: United In The News, Caitlin Marquis, Offshore Wind, Solar, Battery Storage

Canary Media: Anti-China Rules Make GOP Megabill Even Worse for Clean Energy

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jul 8, 2025

Following the final passage of H.R.1, clean energy tax credits for battery, geothermal, nuclear, and manufacturing remain in place, but are now hamstrung by new "foreign entities of concern" (FEOC) rules. United's Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media about the potential disruption of these rules for clean energy projects, urging the Administration to provide clear compliance guidelines for developers.

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Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Battery Storage, Federal Priorities, Geothermal

Fast Company: Wind and Solar Companies are Racing to Build Before Their Tax Credits Disappear

Posted by Adele Peters on Jul 8, 2025

Wind and solar developers are scrambling to lock in tax credits before the new U.S. budget law—signed July 4, 2025—slashes incentives. Fast Company spoke with industry experts, including United's Harry Godfrey, about the impacts of the bill on advanced energy projects, warning that the removal of these credits will likely increase electricity costs for everyone, not just developers.

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Topics: United In The News, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Solar