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New regional energy organization to create new opportunities for advanced energy in the Western U.S. 

Expansion of energy trading across the West will lower costs, support the growth of renewable energy
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From punted opportunity to policy victory for storage, VPPs, and more in Illinois

Passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act paves way for economic opportunities for the advanced energy industry and Illinois residents 
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Advanced transmission technologies to flourish with state legislative victories

Multi-state campaign improves grid efficiencies, expands market for advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) and advanced reconductoring
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Large-scale energy projects get large-scale permitting boost in Massachusetts

Leading the charge to change how new large-scale energy infrastructure projects get built in Massachusetts
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United in the News

  • 06/17/2026

WHRO Public Media: A New CEO for Virginia – Chief Energy Officer

WHRO Public Media reports that environmental lawyer and clean energy advocate Josephus Allmond has become Virginia’s new Chief Energy Officer, a position created by Gov. Spanberger to help manage energy policy amidst rising consumer costs and growing demand. United’s Jim Purekal highlighted Allmond’s credentials and strong regulatory experience, commending Gov. Spanberger’s serious pursuit of practical energy solutions.

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  • 06/15/2026

Crain’s Cleveland Business: Opinion – Ohio Needs Flexible Energy Sources Quickly

In an op-ed for Crain’s Cleveland Business, United’s Jon Gordon discusses rapidly growing energy demand in Ohio, and how this surge is putting pressure on PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, to lower costs and strengthen the state’s grid. He outlines how PJM can meet rising load growth affordably and reliably by streamlining interconnection processes and embracing a more diverse mix of energy resources.

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Illinois CRGA Blog
  • 06/11/2026

Illinois’ Landmark Energy Law Is Now in Effect. The Real Work Starts Now.

In Illinois, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) took effect on June 1, 2026, paving the way for more new energy supply while managing growing demand. On our blog, United’s Samarth Medakkar explains the benefits of the CRGA in addressing the energy affordability challenges hitting Illinois ratepayers. He also discusses the work ahead to ensure full implementation of CRGA’s policy framework to deploy more advanced energy projects, create real savings, and bolster grid reliability statewide.

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