Event

On our blog, United’s Adam Winer shares key takeaways from Climate Week NYC, where United President and CEO Heather O’Neill joined former Washington Governor Jay Inslee for a one-on-one discussion about the critical role governors should take in tackling rising energy costs and the actions state leaders can take to deliver more affordable energy.

Advanced Energy United Senior Vice President of Advocacy Amisha Rai shares key takeaways from United’s California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit, where we brought together industry leaders, state decisionmakers, and other stakeholders for a full day of panel discussions and breakout sessions around tangible solutions to meeting California’s growing energy needs.

On our blog, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America recaps the “Power by Association — Mobilizing Collective Action for Clean Energy” keynote panel at their recent flagship event. Panelists included United’s President and CEO Heather O’Neill, who explored how clean energy organizations can effectively navigate the increasing regulatory complexity and shifting program landscape anticipated in 2026.

Advanced Energy United Vice President of Sales and Business Development Rahiem Swann shares key takeaways from United’s recent Leadership Forum, where industry leaders explored the tools and strategies needed to grow our influence and impact across the country in the years ahead.

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.

Advanced Energy United’s new Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Rahiem Swann, shares insights from United’s Annual Leadership Forum, reflecting on discussions held at the event between United staff and leaders from our member companies regarding the energy policy landscape in 2025, and opportunities for collaboration amongst all industry trade associations.

United’s Heather O’Neill, Laura Bartsch, Jeremiah Holston, Kate Johnson, Meron Lemmi, Jeremy McDiarmid, Cheryl Pretlow, and Janeen Said reflect on their experiences at the 2024 AABE (American Association of Blacks in Energy) National Conference.