By Tag

See all

By Month

See all

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.

Read More

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

Canary Media: Dominion Energy’s Latest Plan Sidesteps Virginia’s 2045 Clean Power Goal

Posted by Elizabeth Ouzts on Jul 1, 2025

Dominion Energy's recent plan to meet increased load growth ignores Virginia's 2045 mandate—established under the Virginia Clean Economy Act—to deliver 100% carbon-free electricity. United's Shawn Kelly spoke with Canary Media about the plan, noting that it limits the usage of proven, cost-effective advanced energy technologies (including wind, solar, demand response, and virtual power plants) to meet growing demand within the state.

Read More

Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Shawn Kelly

Cardinal News: Five Years in, the Virginia Clean Economy Act is Paying Off

Posted by Morgan Pinnell on Jul 1, 2025

In an op-ed for Cardinal News, United's Morgan Pinnell discusses the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has catalyzed tremendous economic and environmental benefits throughout the state. Looking ahead, she calls for renewed leadership to streamline interconnection, permitting, and efficiency efforts in order to scale up renewable deployment and keep Virginia on track toward its clean energy goals.

Read More

Topics: State Policy, Virginia, United In The News, Morgan Pinnell

The Texas Tribune: Senate Passes GOP’s Tax and Spending Bill with Cornyn, Cruz Priorities Included

Posted by Owen Dahlkamp on Jul 1, 2025

The Texas Tribune reports on the Senate's passage of the GOP reconciliation bill, which was backed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. United's Harry Godfrey talked with reporters about the Senate's version of the bill and how it threatens private investment, job growth, and energy prices in Texas.

Read More

Topics: United In The News, Texas, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities

Canary Media: New Senate GOP Bill Would Kill Clean Power and Spike Energy Costs

Posted by Jeff St. John on Jun 30, 2025

Canary Media reports on the Senate's version of the Budget Bill, which, in its current form, targets renewable energy projects with punitive tax measures. United's Harry Godfrey spoke to the enormous threat the bill poses to energy affordability, private investments in advanced energy projects, and American energy independence. 

Read More

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

WBUR: How Rooftop Solar is Helping New England Stay Cool During the Heat Wave

Posted by Miriam Wasser on Jun 24, 2025

WBUR reports that behind-the-meter (BTM) solar played a pivotal role in combating New England's first major heat wave of the summer as power demand soared across the region due to high air conditioning usage. United's Jeremy McDiarmid spoke to the benefits of solar in lowering costs, reducing emissions, and relieving grid strain—impacts that will expand as installations and storage capacity increases.

Read More

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

Rio Grande Guardian: Texas Is Booming — and the Grid Has to Keep Up

Posted by Matthew Boms on Jun 24, 2025

Texas' economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is its energy demand. In an op-ed for the Rio Grande Guardian, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms outlines strategies for the state to keep up with soaring load growth, keep Texas' energy market booming, and utilize low-cost advanced energy technologies.

Read More

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

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.

Read More

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

E&E News: What New Senate Megabill Text Means for Clean Energy Credits

Posted by Kelsey Brugger and Andres Picon on Jun 19, 2025

E&E News highlights reactions to the Senate Finance Committee’s draft tax bill, including United President and CEO Heather O'Neill, who warned that scaling back clean energy tax credits risks undermining job growth, investment momentum, and the stability of the nation’s energy transition.

Read More

Topics: United In The News, Heather O'Neill, Federal Priorities

Utility Dive: Senate Finance Committee Reduces House IRA Cuts, But Few Changes for Wind and Solar

Posted by Diana DiGangi on Jun 18, 2025

Utility Dive covers the Senate Finance Committee’s draft budget bill, with United Managing Director Harry Godfrey warning that proposed clean energy tax credit cuts could stall industry growth and jeopardize U.S. manufacturing momentum.

Read More

Topics: United In The News, Federal Priorities