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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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  • 07/02/2026

Factor This Policycast: Fixing Generator Interconnection

On the second episode of the Factor This Policycast—in partnership with Advanced Energy United—United’s Caitlin Marquis and Grid Strategies’ Rob Gramlich outline how each major regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent system operator (ISO) is approaching generator interconnection reform. Marquis and Gramlich also share policy suggestions and discuss the recent show-cause orders issued by FERC to each of the six regional grid operators within its jurisdiction, directing them to either justify or reform the rules governing how large energy users, such as data centers, connect to the electric grid.

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  • 06/29/2026

Maryland Matters: Amid High Heat, Power Demand in PJM Territory Could Set Records

Maryland Matters reports that the entire 13-state region under PJM Interconnection will be operating under a hot weather alert. With the power system under increased strain, short-term energy prices may potentially spike and blackouts may become more common. United’s Katie Mettle stated that this week’s heatwave represents the importance of reducing power demand through energy efficiency programs, which subsidize more efficient appliances, insulation work, and other methods.

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H.R. 1 Anniversary Blog
  • 07/01/2026

One Year Later: Advanced Energy Still Dominating Grid’s Growth

One year ago, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025” (OBBBA) into law, catalyzing one of the most significant and disruptive policy shifts the advanced energy industry has ever faced. On our blog, United’s Dylan Reed and Meredith Shaheed outline how the advanced energy industry has adapted to the changes imposed by H.R. 1, solutions to address interconnection, siting, and permitting challenges that still remain, and opportunities for continued growth for our industry.

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Illinois VPP Blog
  • 06/24/2026

How Illinois is Unlocking Access to Significant VPP Capacity

On June 24, 2026, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a settlement agreement establishing a new smart thermostat load reduction program designed to allow customers to use devices they already own to support the electric grid in times of system constraint. On our blog, United’s Brett Sproul outlines United’s involvement in designing the program and pushing for the smart thermostat component to help lower energy costs for Illinois residents, meet growing electricity demand, and increase grid reliability statewide.

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