Governors in Action, More Needed | August 15, 2025
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CEO Note
With energy demand rising and outdated planning processes failing to keep up, the need for Governors to take action to improve energy affordability and reliability is as great as ever. Just in the past few weeks, we’ve seen some good examples of what’s needed: Colorado's Governor took executive actions to help advanced energy projects in development get built more quickly, New Jersey’s Governor pledged to enshrine the state’s clean energy goals into law, New York’s Governor announced the state’s first bulk storage procurement solicitation, and Pennsylvania’s Governor is leading the effort to push PJM Interconnection to improve its planning processes. This is a good start, but much more is needed. As I told Heatmap’s Jael Holzman earlier this month, the pressure is on Governors across the country to get creative by making the most of existing resources on the grid and improving siting and permitting processes to more quickly deploy new ones. Multiple solutions need to be used simultaneously to meet demand growth, stabilize costs, and keep the lights on.
Spotlight Event
As companies grapple with waning federal support and the removal of key tax credits, an enormous amount of progress for the advanced energy industry lies at the state and regional level. In Latitude Media’s upcoming virtual Frontier Forum, United’s President and CEO Heather O’Neill will share insights from a new policy playbook on initiating reforms in states and regional electricity markets. Attendees will gain key insights into concrete tools for engaging state lawmakers, proven case studies, and a clear roadmap for positioning advanced energy as the solution for reliability, affordability, and economic growth nationwide. Secure your spot.>
Policy Update
This week, United congratulated David Rosner on being named Chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). United’s Caitlin Marquis spoke to Rosner’s expertise and understanding of FERC’s mission, reaffirming her hope that FERC maintains its mission of ensuring a reliable, secure, and economically efficient energy system for all Americans. United looks forward to continuing our work with the dedicated public servants at FERC. Read more.>
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), and Advanced Energy United, collectively released a joint statement after submitting a rehearing request to urge the Department of Energy (DOE) to reevaluate its recent protocol, issued with the stated goal of identifying risk in grid reliability and security. Read more.>
On the Blog
On our blog, United's Verna Mandez and Caitlin Marquis discuss United's Gridlock to Growth initiative, reflecting on outcomes from our recent Gridlock to Growth workshop, which aimed to help state lawmakers better understand the complexities of the regional transmission system and provide concrete solutions to meet rising electricity demand nationwide. Read more.>
In the News
Colorado Politics: Opinion - How Colorado Can Prioritize Energy Affordability Amid Federal Rollbacks
In an opinion piece for Colorado Politics, United’s Emilie Olson praises Colorado Governor Polis’ recent executive action as a strong step toward keeping energy reliable and affordable despite the rollback of clean energy tax credits from H.R. 1. Olson urges all corners of Colorado’s government to act swiftly on affordable, advanced energy solutions to meet rising load growth and deliver on Colorado’s clean energy promises. Read more.>
RTO Insider reports that the American Clean Power Association (ACP), American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Advanced Energy United have filed a joint request asking the Department of Energy (DOE) to reconsider its recent report on resource adequacy. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the DOE's report findings rely on inaccurate assumptions that undermine advanced energy solutions and could potentially prevent power plants from retiring. Read more.>
Member News
Veolia, a leading global integrated provider of environmental services, has completed the acquisition of United member company Icetec to expand its presence in the digital and distributed energy industry. Icetec’s fully integrated management platform enables companies to optimize their distributed energy assets, both operationally and financially, by accessing wholesale energy markets. Read more.>
Industry Events
Join United for North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) festival in San Francisco! The event will feature hundreds of transportation electrification experts, including policymakers, engineers, and analysts who will discuss EV growth across the country, providing key insights into the future of electric transportation. Be sure to catch United’s Sarah King on “The EV Mandate Was Never A Thing” panel on the second day of the event. Register here.>
Infocast’s Texas Clean Energy Summit in Austin will bring together over 70+ industry experts, policymakers, and active developers, discussing the path forward for advanced energy in Texas amid federal policy changes and rising energy demand. United's Doug Pietrucha will join a panel entitled “The Effects of New Federal Policy & State Legislation on Clean Energy & Storage Project Development” on the second day of the event. Register here.>
United is looking forward to Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) and Energy Efficiency Alliance of New Jersey’s (EEA-NJ's) Policy Conference, “Navigating Change,” in Somerset, NJ! The event will feature two days of high-impact policy content, providing insights into the innovations and challenges facing the advanced energy industry. The conference will also provide ample networking opportunities with 250+ industry experts across the energy sector. Register now to save before late registration fees kick off on August 25. Register here.>
United is proud to sponsor the 13th annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala in Detroit! This event will pay tribute to and recognize the businesses, policymakers, and leaders who are working diligently to build Michigan’s advanced energy economy. This year’s event will include an audience of 300+ senior executives, public policy leaders, and members of the business community. Register here.>
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