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RTO Insider: BPA Chooses Markets+ over EDAM


RTO Insider reports on Bonneville Power Administration's decision to join Southwest Power Pool's Markets+ day-ahead market over California Independent System Operator's Extended Day Ahead Market, a move that will impact the future of Western electricity markets. United’s Leah Rubin Shen criticized the decision as premature and warned that it could entrench costly market seams and inefficiencies and undermine efforts to build a unified Western grid. 

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Topics: United In The News, Leah Rubin Shen, Western RTO

Inside Climate News: Youngkin Vetoes Clean Energy Bills That Garnered Support From Dominion, Environmental Groups

Posted by Charles Paullin on May 9, 2025

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed two bipartisan clean energy bills that aimed to expand small solar projects and energy storage across the state. Inside Climate News spoke with several clean energy experts and advocates, including United's Jim Purekal, who stated that the veto was a missed opportunity to increase grid reliability, reduce costs for ratepayers, and bolster energy security across the state.

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Topics: Virginia, United In The News, Jim Purekal, Solar, Battery Storage

Utility Dive: IRA’s Fate Unclear as Republicans Look to Finance Megabill

Posted by Diana DiGangi on May 8, 2025

Utility Dive reports that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is likely to be targeted for cuts as Congress aims to cut spending by $2 trillion. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized that tax credits included in the IRA are critical to building U.S. energy dominance, creating good-paying jobs, and boosting economic development.

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

Inside Climate News: Proposed Cuts to Energy and Environment Programs in Trump’s Budget Worry Advocates and Elected Officials

Posted by Sarah Shemkus on May 7, 2025

Inside Climate News reports on President Trump's proposed cuts to the 2026 fiscal year budget, which includes deep cuts to renewable energy research, low-income heating assistance, and environmental justice programs, reflecting a broader rollback of energy and infrastructure spending. United’s Harry Godfrey advocated that advanced energy technologies are essential for an economy with abundant and affordable energy and criticized the budget request for seemingly defunding programs based on keywords, such as 'renewable energy.'

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

Canary Media: Massachusetts Should Uphold the State’s Clean Car Rules, Advocates Say

Posted by Sarah Shemkus on May 1, 2025

Canary Media reports on Massachusetts advocates urging Governor Maura Healey to stay the course on enforcement of the state's long-established ACCII standards, amid concerns that the administration may backtrack on those commitments. United’s Kat Burnham observes the pressure to roll back these standards isn’t coming from consumers, and notes the state already has incentives and infrastructure in place to support the transition to electrified transportation.

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Topics: Advanced Transportation, United In The News, Electric Vehicles, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts

RTO Insider: California Lawmakers Seek to Trump-proof Pathways Initiative Bill

Posted by Henrik Nilsson on Apr 29, 2025

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. 

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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?

Posted by Samarth Medakkar and Joe Parsons on Apr 28, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Claire Hao on Apr 28, 2025

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.

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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

Posted by Jason Plautz on Apr 25, 2025

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.

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Topics: United In The News, Texas, Transmission, Matthew Boms

Capitol Weekly: How Smart Post-Fire Energy Planning Can Save Us Billions

Posted by Callie McKenna on Apr 18, 2025

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.

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Topics: State Policy, United In The News, California