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In an interview with Kara Holsopple from The Allegheny Front, United's Jon Gordon discussed PJM Interconnection's latest capacity auction results and the root causes behind the grid's price spikes, advocating for critical reforms to streamline interconnection processes.

The Denver Post reports on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s approval of Xcel Energy’s plan to join SPP's Markets+, despite concerns from consumer and environmental advocates. United’s Brian Turner criticized the decision and warned that it could delay progress toward a fully organized wholesale market, undermine Colorado’s clean energy goals, and urged the state to look into joining other markets in the region that offer greater renewable energy access and long-term cost savings.

The Denver Post reports on Colorado Governor Polis' letter directing state agencies to streamline advanced energy projects amidst federal setbacks. United's Emilie Olson commended the Governor's swift action and commitment to Colorado's clean energy goals, highlighting the importance of strong leadership as the state faces growing energy affordability and reliability challenges.

In an interview with Heatmap News, United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill highlights how, amid federal rollbacks, growing budget pressures, and rising energy demand, states are now at the center of the clean energy transition.

The Colorado Sun reports on the Colorado Public Utilities Commission’s approval of Xcel Energy’s $30 million plan to join SPP's Markets+. United’s Brian Turner said the decision will balkanize the Western grid, increase energy costs, and delay progress in clean energy development.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports on the rollback of federal renewable energy tax credits following the passage of H.R. 1, which will slow down advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United's Harry Godfrey and Amisha Rai encourage state leaders to step up to meet climate and energy reliability goals as federal support decreases, highlighting the resilience of the clean energy industry.

Utility Dive reports that New York has launched its first-ever bulk energy storage solicitation, seeking proposals to procure 1 GW of utility-scale battery storage. United's Kristina Persaud commended New York's commitment to its clean energy goals amid federal rollbacks, while United's Shawn Kelly highlighted new opportunities for advanced energy projects to thrive in states and regions across the country.

In an article for Canary Media, United's Jon Gordon discusses PJM Interconnection's annual capacity auction results, emphasizing that slow interconnection processes and insufficient energy generation buildout are hindering advanced energy projects that could reduce grid strain and lower costs for ratepayers in the PJM states.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that H.R. 1 will stall advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United's Harry Godfrey warns of higher energy costs for both developers and state residents, while United's Sheila Hallstrom points to ways utilities and state leaders can take advantage of New Mexico's existing resources to increase affordability and reduce grid strain.

As Texas swelters through triple-digit heat, its electric grid has held up remarkably well—despite peak demand hitting nearly 82,000MW, the highest so far this year. KPRC-TV spoke with Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Matthew Boms, who pointed to expanded renewable and storage capacity across the state, underscoring Texas' improved resilience in the face of extreme weather.