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Chicago Tribune: Letters – PJM’s Slow Response Has Exacerbated the Energy Supply Crunch in Illinois

Echo Stewart August 9, 2026 No Comments

In a letter to the editor for the Chicago Tribune, United's Samarth Medakkar discusses how PJM's failure to adequately plan for rising electricity demand has contributed to Illinois' energy supply…

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

Echo Stewart June 11, 2026 No Comments

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…

Crain’s Chicago Business: Opinion — Illinois Just Stepped Up For Clean, Affordable Energy — and Economic Prosperity

Echo Stewart January 8, 2026 No Comments

In an op-ed for Crain’s Chicago Business, United’s Samarth Medakkar discusses the passage of Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), which will expand battery storage, facilitate more investment in renewables, and…

Michigan Virtual Power Plant Legislation Would Cut Costs for Consumers & Improve Grid’s Resilience

Echo Stewart December 11, 2025 No Comments

United's Samarth Medakkar discusses Michigan's new virtual power plant (VPP) legislation, outlining how the Wolverine State can meet rising costs, rising reliability challenges, and rising energy demand through the use…

Illinois Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Energy Omnibus—What Comes Next?

Eric Gordon June 30, 2025 No Comments

United's Samarth Medakkar covers key outcomes and missed opportunities from the 2025 Illinois Legislative Session, calling on lawmakers to pass the energy package (SB0040) during the Fall Veto Session later…

Crain’s Business Chicago: Peoples Gas’ Pipe Replacement Should Not Restart

Eric Gordon December 6, 2023 No Comments

In an op-ed to Crain's Business Chicago, United's Samarth Medakkar writes that the Illinois Commerce Commission's choice to suspend the Peoples Gas' pipe replacement program was in the best interest…

Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois Needs More Oversight of Natural Gas Utilities

Eric Gordon April 11, 2023 No Comments

In a letter to the editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, Samarth Medakkar writes about equitable consumer protection enforcement for all utilities.

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Chicago Tribune: Letters – PJM’s Slow Response Has Exacerbated the Energy Supply Crunch in Illinois

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

Crain’s Chicago Business: Opinion — Illinois Just Stepped Up For Clean, Affordable Energy — and Economic Prosperity

Michigan Virtual Power Plant Legislation Would Cut Costs for Consumers & Improve Grid’s Resilience

Illinois Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Energy Omnibus—What Comes Next?

Crain’s Business Chicago: Peoples Gas’ Pipe Replacement Should Not Restart

Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois Needs More Oversight of Natural Gas Utilities