Pennsylvania

On July 12, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the state’s fiscal code package into law, including provisions promoting the use of advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) across Pennsylvania’s electric grid. On our blog, United’s Morgan Pinnell outlines our team’s ongoing education and on-the-ground advocacy efforts to garner support for ATTs and shape policies that unlock the full potential of these solutions at scale.

Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports on legislation (HB 2223) that would require utilities to evaluate advanced transmission technologies as part of the planning process for existing and proposed infrastructure. United’s Doug Pietrucha pushes back on the misconception that these technologies are still in the pilot stage, noting that the technology itself has decades of proven use.

The Keystone State is moving to expand access to a proven, cost-effective tool to strengthen grid reliability and lower energy costs.

LancasterOnline reports that Rep. Nikki Rivera has introduced legislation that would require Pennsylvania’s major electricity companies to create battery storage programs to help manage rising energy demand. United’s Chris D’Agostino pointed to Texas as a model for Pennsylvania when it comes to battery storage, stating that batteries would increase energy efficiency, bolster reliability, and keep rates low for consumers.

As electricity costs continue to rise in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that United’s Chris D’Agostino and other industry experts testified before the state House Energy committee, highlighting grid-scale battery storage as a proven grid-source that can help address some of the Keystone State’s most pressing affordability and reliability challenges.

In an op-ed for The Center Square, United’s Chris D’Agostino highlights virtual power plants (VPPs) as a solution to make Pennsylvania’s grid more efficient, reliable, and affordable, amid rising electricity demand and increased grid strain. He also calls for state lawmakers to advance legislation that would require utilities to establish VPP programs and maximize existing energy infrastructure.

Utility Dive reports that the Pennsylvania House unanimously passed a bill (HB 2233) that requires the state’s utilities to study the potential for advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) when proposing to upgrade existing transmission projects or build new ones. United’s Chris D’Agostino applauded the passage of the bill, highlighting ATTs as a no-regrets, near-term solution to Pennsylvania’s growing affordability and reliability challenges.

Today, legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s electric grid with advanced transmission technologies passed the Pennsylvania House on bipartisan lines and moves to the Senate.

As the Keystone State faces rising load growth, the Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports on two proposed bills (HB 2223 and HB 2264) that would utilize advanced transmission technologies and virtual power plants to cost-effectively meet growing energy demand while increasing energy efficiency statewide. United’s Chris D’Agostino spoke to the benefits of these technologies in reducing grid strain, lowering utility bills, and making smarter use of existing nfrastructure.

Following today’s hearing on HB 2264, Advanced Energy United and Solar United Neighbors released a joint statement on legislation that would enable virtual power plants and help unlock new tools to strengthen grid reliability and manage rising electricity demand.

Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced legislation to unlock virtual power plants (VPPs) — a proven way to keep the grid reliable while reducing costs for families and businesses.

Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced new legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s electric grid by requiring utilities to evaluate and deploy advanced transmission technologies when building or upgrading transmission lines.