The passage of the federal budget last week marked a pivotal moment for our industry, with real consequences for energy costs, investments, jobs, and the trajectory of America’s energy future. While we’re disappointed by the direction taken in Washington D.C., and we will keep fighting against regressive federal policies, as we look ahead, our focus is on states and regions, where real opportunities continue to take shape. The moment Advanced Energy United is built for. From state legislative wins to regulatory engagement, we’re focused on protecting the progress we’ve made, identifying new paths forward, and guiding our members through market headwinds with clarity and confidence. If you haven’t yet connected with our team about membership, now is the time—we’re here to help you navigate this moment and position your business for what’s next. The advanced energy industry will endure and ultimately thrive, creating quality jobs, driving local investment, and delivering the affordable, reliable, and abundant power
United's President and CEO Heather O'Neill issued a statement condemning the final passage of H.R. 1, calling on state leaders to take the steps necessary to keep energy affordable and reliable for Americans. She also highlighted United's continued work with the Trump Administration to scale advanced energy projects, jobs, and innovation. Read more.>
On our blog, United's Callie McKenna covers key clean energy outcomes from the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session. She emphasizes Nevada's critical role in the Western energy landscape, urging policymakers to build upon legislative momentum and pave the way for future-forward energy policy. Read more.>
As rising energy demand and prices collide with new federal headwinds, advanced energy businesses are being forced to rethink how—and where—they grow. The passage of H.R. 1 and the recent federal budget decisions have reshaped the policy landscape, creating both challenges and openings for companies ready to act. In this timely virtual discussion, Advanced Energy United’s policy experts will underscore the most important changes made by Congress and spotlight the market opportunities for businesses in states and regions across the country. Register here.>
The CHARGED Initiative—a collaboration between GridLab, Advanced Energy United, and RMI—invited commissioners to participate in a study tour of Great Britain this spring to learn from experts in the field of grid modernization. In this webinar, commissioners will share lessons learned from distribution system operators, regulators, retailers, and technology providers who shared their expertise on innovations, challenges, and solutions related to distribution grid flexibility. Attendees will gain practical insights into grid flexibility integration strategies that can be applied to the U.S. distribution system. Register here.>
In our recent webinar, Advanced Energy United and the Alliance for Climate Transition held an informative discussion with state leaders and policy experts to unpack the Massachusetts Energy Affordability Bill and explored its impact on stakeholders across the energy market. Attendees gained practical insights into the policy tools being proposed in Massachusetts and how these approaches could be adapted to advance energy affordability solutions in other states. View the recording here.>
E&E News reports on the Department of Energy's recently issued report, which plays out worst-case scenarios for the US grid in the coming years. United's Caitlin Marquis stated that the study exaggerates the risk of blackouts and undervalues the contributions of advanced energy resources to alleviate grid strain across the states and regions. Read more.>
E&E News discusses the potential consequences of a bifurcated regional grid between the West's two electricity market options—California's Extended Day-Ahead Market and the Southwest Power Pool's Markets+. United's Brian Turner warned that dividing the region between two systems could limit efficiencies, increase electricity costs, and decrease grid reliability. Read more.>
Wind and solar developers are scrambling to lock in tax credits before the new U.S. budget law—signed July 4, 2025—slashes incentives. Fast Company spoke with industry experts, including United's Harrison Godfrey, about the impacts of the bill on advanced energy projects, warning that the removal of these credits will likely increase electricity costs for everyone, not just developers. Read more.>
The Arizona Mirror reports on the passage of President Trump's tax bill, which eliminates several clean energy incentives, leading to billions in lost investments and thousands of jobs being stripped away across Arizona. United's Michael Barrio called on state leaders to take action by utilizing clean energy resources to meet growing energy demand, lower electricity costs, and bolster energy security.
The Nevada Current reports that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will raise energy costs, cut jobs, and threaten clean energy investment in Nevada. United's Harrison Godfrey warns of major setbacks, while United's Emilie Olson points to ways state leaders can protect consumers and give them more control over their energy future. Read more.>
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 Harrison 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. Read more.>
The Midwest's top event for energy and infrastructure leaders is around the corner. Join United at DTECH Midwest in Minneapolis to explore load growth, grid modernization, resiliency, and more. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Matthew Boms will present a panel entitled “DERs in an Era of Load Growth: Resilience, Reliability, and Market Opportunities,” alongside Carmen Best of United member company Recurve and Amy Heart of member company Sunrun. Save 20% off your registration by using our promo code DMWPARTNER2. Register here.>
Presented by Infocast, PowerUp Data Centers in Dulles, VA, will engage developers, utilities, policymakers, clean-energy providers, and financiers to tackle the pressing power needs of hyperscale data centers. With electricity needs projected to double by 2028, the event will explore near-term and long-term solutions to scale clean and reliable energy. Register here.>
United is looking forward to EUCI’s virtual event where industry experts will delve into the latest political and administrative challenges, regulatory uncertainties, shifting energy policies, legal considerations, and technical advancements aimed at streamlining interconnection timelines across the nation. Be sure to catch United’s Caitlin Marquis on the “FERC Order 2023 & its Impact on Interconnection” panel. Register here.>
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