Regulatory

In an op-ed for Utility Dive, United’s Alex Lawton discusses the drivers of transmission investment growth, which, in its current state, is more expensive and leaves us with an inefficient energy system. To ensure a more affordable and modernized grid, Lawton offers a two-pronged approach, targeting inefficient spending while spurring investments that promote beneficial transmission development.

As states continue to recognize the benefits of advanced electric home technologies, United’s Kate Shonk covers building electrification trends, progress, and missed opportunities in 2025, outlining Advanced Energy United’s resolutions and predictions for 2026.

Heatmap News reports on PJM Interconnection’s escalating debate over how to manage demand. United’s Jon Gordon provides context throughout the piece on PJM’s pending rule changes, the competing stakeholder proposals, and the challenge of balancing reliability, consumer protection, and rapid data center growth.

Advanced Energy United Congratulates Gov. Ned Lamont’s Nominees to Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

The Commission rejected Appalachian Power’s proposal, preserving Net Energy Metering for customer-owned solar RICHMOND, VA – Today the Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected a proposal by Appalachian Power Company that would have drastically reduced the value of customer-owned rooftop solar in their territory. By preserving the current net energy metering structure, the Commission protected a critical program that allows […]

The State Corporation Commission released its order on Dominion Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

Advanced Energy United is launching a national six-figure ad campaign across six states and D.C. to educate the public about the consequences of repealing advanced energy tax credits that impact thousands of jobs in rural manufacturing communities.

KXAN-TV reports on the Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 5323, which establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee to coordinate efforts aimed at reducing energy waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing grid resilience. Matthew Boms, Executive Director of Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (United’s state affiliate), highlighted that the bill would support long-term reliability, reduce costs, and position Texas as a national leader in energy innovation.

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.

Dominion Energy’s newly filed Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) sidesteps Virginia’s clean energy requirements by relying heavily on fossil fuel generation through 2039

United’s Michael Barrio reflects on the recent Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) candidate forum, which was co-hosted and organized by United. The event brought together member companies from the United West Working Group to engage in thoughtful discussions with the ACC candidates.

Advanced Energy United and other industry groups state that a filed petition requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties may lead to market volatility for the U.S. solar and storage industry.