Inside Climate News reports that PJM Interconnection is under pressure, following PJM’s July capacity auction when prices jumped over 800 percent. Interviewed as part of the article, United's Jon Gordon emphasized PJM’s backlogged interconnection queue of 3,000 projects capable of replacing the entire grid’s generation, underscoring the need for immediate action.
Inside Climate News: Following Capacity Price Spike, Mid-Atlantic States Call for Electric Grid Operator PJM to Change Rules
Topics: Regulatory, United In The News, Economic Impact, FERC, Jon Gordon
Tennessee Lookout: Analysts - Trump May Roll Back EV Tax Credits, Putting Tennessee Industry on Uncertain Ground
Tennessee is seeing manufacturing expansion since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022, but under the Trump-Vance administration, it's unclear how the electric vehicle (EV) sector will fare in the coming years. United's Harry Godfrey spoke to Tennessee Lookout about the value EV tax credits provide to manufacturing growth in the state.
Topics: United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Harrison Godfrey, Tennessee
Big Pivots: What Does the Election Mean for Colorado’s Decarbonization Goals?
Big Pivots discusses the potential impacts of the 2024 election on Colorado's decarbonization goals in an interview with several clean energy experts, including United's Leah Rubin Shen, who highlights Colorado’s robust policies and strategic use of federal funds, emphasizing that the state is well-positioned to continue advancing its decarbonization efforts as planned.
Topics: United In The News, Colorado, Leah Rubin Shen
RTO Insider: Compromise Climate Bill Finally Approved by Mass. Legislature
RTO Insider reports that the Massachusetts Legislature sent a bill with major changes to the state’s permitting procedures for clean energy infrastructure to the desk of Governor Maura Healey. United's Kat Burnham is quoted on the bill's passage and speaks to the provisions which would eliminate inefficient processes that slow down projects.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts, Permitting and Siting
Arizona Capitol Times: Environmental, Business Leaders Weigh in on All-GOP Corporation Commission
Arizona Capitol Times reports that the clean energy industry may face new challenges as republicans will fill all five seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2025. However, many clean energy advocates, including United's Michael Barrio, are looking forward to new opportunities to engage with the commission on the benefits of clean energy.
Topics: United In The News, Arizona, Michael Barrio
Canary Media: How will Offshore Wind Fare Under a Second Trump Term?
In reaction to President-elect Trump's plans to end offshore wind development immediately as part of his second term, Canary Media interviewed several clean energy experts, including United's Jeremy McDiarmid, who spoke to the challenges the offshore wind industry may face in the coming years under new leadership.
Topics: United In The News, Offshore Wind, Jeremy McDiarmid
Inside Climate News: Advocates Expect Maryland to Drive Climate Action When Trump Returns to Washington
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next year, the drive to maintain America's clean energy transition will rely heavily on the leadership of individual states. Inside Climate News interviews clean energy experts and advocates, including United's Morgan Pinnell, who believe that Maryland is primed to lead the clean energy transition and spoke to the potential impacts a second Trump term could have on advanced energy solutions across the state.
Topics: United In The News, Maryland, Morgan Pinnell
Canary Media: After Trump Win, it’s Up to States to Lead on Climate Action
As the nation readies itself for the Trump-Vance administration, United's Heather O'Neill spoke with Canary Media, expressing hope that advanced energy policies will continue to grow in states of all political backgrounds.
Topics: State Policy, United In The News, Heather O'Neill
CT Mirror: Opinion - With Just Days Left, We Need Action on Offshore Wind
Connecticut has not yet joined its neighbors in the multi-state offshore wind proposals. United's Kat Burnham authored an opinion piece for the CT Mirror calling on Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont to join the neighboring New England states, and take advantage of a key opportunity to reduce energy costs, create thousands of local jobs, and position Connecticut as a leader in the economy.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Connecticut
Utility Dive: What Trump’s Reelection Could Mean for the IRA, Offshore Wind
Utility Dive examines the expected impact of a second Trump presidential term on the future of the Inflation Reduction Act and offshore wind projects. United's Harry Godfrey predicted initiatives under the new administration are unlikely to significantly hinder the growth of renewable energy, highlighting that the ongoing clean energy transition has the potential to lower consumer energy bills and help reduce inflation in the long term.
Topics: United In The News, Economic Impact, Harrison Godfrey, Offshore Wind, Federal, Federal Investments and Manufacturing