RTO Insider reports on the Pathways Bill, SB 540, as it advances through the Judiciary Committee with new amendments aimed at protecting California’s clean energy leadership, addressing federal overreach, and ensuring continued stakeholder engagement. United's Leah Rubin Shen voiced support of SB 540, noting that the bill balances diverse stakeholder interests while strengthening regional collaboration.
RTO Insider: California Lawmakers Seek to Trump-proof Pathways Initiative Bill
Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO, California
Crain's Chicago Business: Opinion - Geothermal Heat Pumps Help Lower Energy Costs. How Can Illinois Deploy More?
In an opinion piece for Crain's Chicago Business, United's Samarth Medakkar and Climate Control Group’s Joe Parsons highlight the cost savings and grid benefits of geothermal heating and cooling, urging lawmakers to expand access to these proven technologies by passing House Bills 3399 and 3609.
Topics: United In The News, Illinois, Samarth Medakkar, Building Electrification, Geothermal
The Houston Chronicle: 'We Set the Rules' - Texas Regulators Defend $5B Program for Gas Plants after Withdrawals, Denials
The Houston Chronicle discusses the challenges and defenses surrounding the Texas Energy Fund, a $5 billion initiative aimed at bolstering the state's power grid through the construction of new natural gas power plants. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms urged lawmakers to embrace battery storage, solar, and wind resources as the fastest and most affordable way to meet new load growth.
Topics: United In The News, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance, Texas, Matthew Boms
E&E News: Texas PUC Approves High-Voltage Transmission Plan for Permian
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.
Topics: United In The News, Texas, Transmission, Matthew Boms
Capitol Weekly: How Smart Post-Fire Energy Planning Can Save Us Billions
In an opinion column featured in Capitol Weekly, United's Callie McKenna makes the case for lower-cost, all-electric alternatives when rebuilding gas infrastructure after the Los Angeles wildfires, urging policymakers to rein in unchecked utility spending to protect ratepayers and meet California’s climate and clean energy goals.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California
Big Pivots reports on two energy bills in Colorado, one being Senate Bill 25-127, which encourages investor-owned utilities to deploy advanced transmission technologies to strengthen the state's electric transmission system. United's Leah Rubin Shen calls this bill a "no-regrets" solution that can improve reliability, prevent power outages, and save ratepayers money.
Topics: United In The News, Colorado, Leah Rubin Shen, Transmission
Canary Media: Wisconsin Utility’s Data Center–Driven Gas Expansion Meets Skepticism
With increasing data-center buildout, utilities are making massive natural gas investments in southeastern Wisconsin, raising objections from customer and climate advocates. Canary Media discusses Wisconsin Electric Power Co.'s request for new gas plants with advanced energy experts, including United's Emma Heins, who explains why the utility should explore clean energy solutions to meet growing energy demand.
Topics: Utility, United In The News, Wisconsin, Emma Heins
Utility Dive: PJM, Google Partner to Speed Grid Interconnection Using AI
Utility Dive reports that PJM Interconnection and Google will work together to use AI to streamline how new energy projects connect to the power grid. United’s Jon Gordon applauded the partnership, noting that advanced automation technologies combined with continued market and policy reforms will unlock the full potential of clean, reliable, and affordable energy for PJM's 13-state region.
Topics: United In The News, Jon Gordon, Interconnection
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Op-Ed: There Are More Efficient Ways for We Energies to Power WI. Start with Saving.
In an op-ed for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, United's Emma Heins outlines how advanced energy resources provide efficient, reliable and low-cost alternatives to expensive fossil fuel generation. She further emphasizes that state leaders and utilities need to leverage clean energy solutions in order to keep energy costs affordable for residents and businesses looking to expand in Wisconsin.
Topics: United In The News, Energy Efficiency, Wisconsin, Emma Heins
Crain's New York Business: Op-ed - Let’s Choose Clean Trucks Over Fake Fear
In an op-ed for Crain's New York Business, United's Kristina Persaud discusses the Advanced Clean Trucks rule as a way for New York to reduce emissions, highlighting the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation and debunking common myths surrounding EV policies.
Topics: Advanced Transportation, United In The News, Electric Vehicles, New York, Kristina Persaud