News

E&E News reports on an announcement by PJM, the largest U.S. power grid operator, to increase 9-fold in capacity price for electricity across its 13-state footprint. In the article, United's Jon Gordon speaks to how PJM's poor planning and insufficient electric transmission build-out will leave consumers paying the price.

Utility Dive features an opinion piece by United's Sarah Steinberg and Current Energy Group's Brad Cebulko, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and strategic planning by state regulators and utilities to ensure that the transition to clean, electric buildings does not compromise the reliability and affordability of energy services for customers.

In an opinion piece for The Boston Business Journal, United's Jeremy McDiarmid discusses the urgent need for siting and permitting reform in Massachusetts and across the country to streamline processes and reduce delays for infrastructure projects. McDiarmid emphasizes that these reforms are essential for building clean energy infrastructure, creating jobs, and ensuring a reliable, clean energy future.

Erie News Now covers Pennsylvania's push for clean energy with the PRESS policy aiming for 35% renewable energy by 2035. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states Pennsylvania is sending a clear signal to the clean energy industry that they want their services and the generation they're providing.

Pennsylvania news outlet The Sentinel reports on the growing trend of electric vehicles in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the importance of expanding EV charging infrastructure to support the transition to clean energy. The article quotes United's Nick Bibby who states that utility companies must be proactive in upgrading their grid distribution infrastructure to meet the rising demand. 

In an opinion piece forThe Baltimore Sun, United's Shawn Kelly discusses the urgent need for Maryland to shift away from natural gas pipelines towards clean energy solutions to combat the utility rate spiral and align with the state's climate goals.

Matt Boms of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA), Advanced Energy United's Texas entity, is interviewed live on Scripps News' The National Report on July 12 about the impacts Hurricane Beryl had on the Texas power grid. Boms makes the case that Texas utilities should be relying less on centralized power plants and more on distributed resources, like rooftop solar and other aggregated resources, to improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather like hurricanes.

Canary Media reports on the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine, quoting United's Jeremy McDiarmid on the decision's implications for key aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

In an opinion column featured in Capitol Weekly, United's Edson Perez discusses how embracing DERs, including EVs and rooftop solar and storage, can provide significant resilience and cost savings for California's energy grid.

In an opinion column featured in RealClear Pennsylvania United's Nick Bibby urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass House Bill 1240, which would require utilities to plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support the growing demand for EVs and protect Pennsylvania consumers.