Economic Impact

In 2021, Advanced Energy United warned that the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) supply chain was underdeveloped, overly reliant on foreign suppliers, and at risk of missing a generational economic opportunity. Three years later, United’s Elizabeth Stears reflects on the progress made in that time, and the challenges that lie ahead now with key federal support repealed under H.R. 1, emphasizing that the future of the EV supply chain relies heavily on state action.

Newsweek reports on the passage of the GOP Budget and its potential to increase energy costs for Americans nationwide. United’s Harry Godfrey stated that the bill stripped away several tax credits that supported advanced energy projects across the country, and as a result, millions of Americans will suffer the consequences, including higher electricity costs, reduced job growth, and a less reliable grid.

In an article for The Houston Chronicle, United’s Harry Godfrey warns that clean energy growth in Texas could be stalled as a result of the passage of H.R. 1, emphasizing that the removal of key federal tax credits could potentially stunt job growth, increase electricity costs, and reduce domestic manufacturing across the state.

Following the final passage of H.R.1, clean energy tax credits for battery, geothermal, nuclear, and manufacturing remain in place, but are now hamstrung by new “foreign entities of concern” (FEOC) rules. United’s Harry Godfrey spoke with Canary Media about the potential disruption of these rules for clean energy projects, urging the Administration to provide clear compliance guidelines for developers.

Advanced Energy United has created a resource for state legislators and regulators in PJM that outlines 10 specific, proactive actions state decision-makers can take right now to effectively manage load growth.

Advanced Energy United and RMI have worked with input from utilities, consumer advocates, large-load customers, nonprofits, regulators, and other stakeholders to develop a set of common tariff design principles for large-load customers.

As states confront declining gas tax revenue, the path forward must balance fiscal responsibility with fairness. Current EV fee structures often do the opposite—penalizing a small but growing group of clean vehicle adopters while allowing outdated fuel taxes to stagnate. United’s Elizabeth Stears explores a cohesive, forward-looking system where every driver pays fairly based on how much they use the roads, not what powers their vehicle, urging policymakers to rethink how roads are taxed—and design systems grounded in equity, transparency, and sustainability.

In Michigan, gas utilities are rapidly spending on capital-intense pipeline replacement and modernization projects, leading to higher delivery costs for their customers. By 2030, Consumers Energy gas customers are likely to see bill increases of 49% because of the utility’s own projected pipeline spending. United’s Kate Shonk outlines several strategies policymakers can take to lead the Wolverine State toward smarter, safer, and affordable advanced energy technologies that can serve Michigan homes and businesses with low-cost, reliable heat.

Advanced Energy United has released a new resource that summarizes the potential benefits of deploying three market-ready, non-gas tools to expand capacity in PJM states.

Advanced Energy United filed the testimony of our expert witness in Dominion Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan highlighting the utility’s failure to properly include all advanced energy options in its electricity supply portfolio for the next 15 years.

Inside Climate News reports that PJM Interconnection is under pressure, following PJM’s July capacity auction when prices jumped over 800 percent. Interviewed as part of the article, United’s Jon Gordon emphasized PJM’s backlogged interconnection queue of 3,000 projects capable of replacing the entire grid’s generation, underscoring the need for immediate action.

Utility Dive examines the expected impact of a second Trump presidential term on the future of the Inflation Reduction Act and offshore wind projects. United’s Harry Godfrey predicted initiatives under the new administration are unlikely to significantly hinder the growth of renewable energy, highlighting that the ongoing clean energy transition has the potential to lower consumer energy bills and help reduce inflation in the long term.