Join us 8/11 in Sacramento for California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit, where we’ll start the day with a fireside chat, featuring experts from @calenergy.bsky.social & @californiapuc.bsky.social, as they explore the policies & trends shaping CA’s energy landscape: buff.ly/Qal30zi

On the 2nd episode of the Factor This Policycast, United's Caitlin Marquis & Grid Strategies' Rob Gramlich outline how each major grid operator is approaching generator interconnection reform, walking through what's working, what's not, & what comes next. Watch the full episode: buff.ly/XVFJliG

United plays an industry-leading role in working with policymakers to modernize the distribution grid, creating new market opportunities for our member companies like @energyhub.bsky.social. Learn more about the value that membership with United can provide for your business: buff.ly/AJbkI6Z

At @infocastevents.bsky.social Transmission & Interconnection Summit, United's Caitlin Marquis explored paths to address the regional challenges involved in designing & implementing streamlined interconnection processes. Learn about our work reforming generator interconnection: buff.ly/dKVdmRH

On Aug. 11, industry experts from SPAN, the City of Los Angeles Office of Public Accountability/Ratepayer Advocate, & The Utility Reform Network will kick off the first panel of the day at California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit in Sacramento! Register here: buff.ly/8fY5a5Z

Last week, members of our team got together in Washington, DC, for United University, our in-person onboarding intensive for new staff. Discover what makes United a great place to work & explore our current career opportunities: buff.ly/SQpIXgT

Last week, United President & CEO @honeill.bsky.social joined energy leaders for the "Price of Progress" panel at the @reuters.com Events Global Energy Forum 2026 in New York, discussing how the industry scales grid infrastructure & how to balance energy affordability & reliability.

The PA House recently passed virtual power plant legislation on a bipartisan basis. The legislation now heads to the PA State Senate for consideration. United is proud to be a part of this advocacy effort & we're looking forward to getting this legislation to the Governor's desk for signing.

Congrats to United members Sunrun & Renew Home on their new capacity-as-a-solution partnership! The companies are offering a combined 16GW of dispatchable capacity from millions of existing distributed energy resources. Read more from @canarymedia.com's @jeffstjohn.bsky.social: buff.ly/C2wvBzd

Generator interconnection continues to be one of the biggest barriers for advanced energy developers. Our newest report evaluates how grid operators are progressing on fixing generator interconnection bottlenecks & outlines policy solutions to speed transmission grid connections: buff.ly/Yiw9QNp

What happens when a home hits its amperage limit with an EV charging in the garage, dinner cooking on the stove, and laundry cycling in the dryer?

We're excited to announce the launch of Policycast, a new podcast series produced in partnership with Factor This. In our first episode, we discuss the ongoing debate over who gets to build large-scale transmission projects, & the role competition plays in stabilizing costs: buff.ly/MlZz6FV

Last fall, #Illinois set a national example by passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA). Now in effect, United is working to ensure the legislation is fully implemented to lower bills, bolster reliability, & grow the state's economy. Learn more: buff.ly/x7FlHpm

Our inaugural California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit is the place to be to connect in-person with industry experts shaping California’s clean energy future. Spots are limited. Register to join us Aug. 11 in Sacramento ⤵️ buff.ly/i8VbNRS

In the 2nd webinar of our Energy Affordability series, United's Shawn Kelly, GoodLeap's Courtney Welch, & Dominion Energy's Nate Frost will explore how utilities & the advanced energy industry can partner to manage rising energy costs on 6/29 at 3pm ET. Register: buff.ly/zwMZNsJ

PJM is in the process of speeding through several significant reforms to its policies & markets. Tune in to our webinar this Friday (6/12) as we explore whether PJM is taking the right steps to ensure reliability & affordability for the 65M Americans it serves. Sign up today: buff.ly/oSU3a8x

Prices increase this Friday for our upcoming California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit in Sacramento on August 11! Book your ticket today: buff.ly/ZucZTMK

How do we build a grid that's more flexible, affordable, & reliable? By maximizing existing infrastructure. The last major grid modernization push gave us technology with incredible capability, but we’re only utilizing 10% of it.

After years of delay, $8.8B in federal funding for energy efficiency rebates will finally begin flowing to the states. On the Factor This podcast, United's Kate Shonk & the State of NM's Rebecca Puck Stair explore why the funding was stalled & how it can help lower utility costs: buff.ly/GdoHh32

Congrats to United member companies Google & Voltus on partnering to create a grid-scale virtual power plant within PJM. Our webinar on 6/12, including executives from Google, Enel, Calibrant Energy, & Clearway Energy, will assess whether PJM’s proposals will meet the energy moment: buff.ly/AaqtzWU

Put your business at the center of California’s most pressing energy conversations by sponsoring #California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit. Learn how your organization can get involved: buff.ly/BFCiIoU

🚨 Big win for Colorado’s energy future: @colorado.gov Jared Polis just signed HB 1081 & HB 1326 into law! Together, these bills reinforce Colorado’s leadership in deploying cutting-edge energy solutions & policies that bolster the grid, lower costs, & strengthen coordination.

⚡️NEW WEBINAR: On 6/12, we're bringing together industry experts from United member companies Enel North America, Calibrant Energy, Google, & Clearway Energy Group to examine whether PJM's proposed reforms are enough to meet the energy moment. Sign up today: buff.ly/AaqtzWU

On 8/11, hear from industry experts at our inaugural California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit in Sacramento. From grid reliability to energy affordability, our lineup of speakers will explore the policies shaping CA's energy future. Spots are limited. Register here: buff.ly/9vEnFCG

In 2025, gas bills rose about 60% faster than electric bills & 4x faster than inflation. In an op-ed for Utility Dive, United's Kate Shonk outlines concrete steps that state lawmakers can take to help consumers switch to high-efficiency electric appliances & lower costs. buff.ly/Rb9YJVe

Last week, United President & CEO @honeill.bsky.social served as an opening keynote speaker at Leader-level member company Landis+Gyr's Exchange 2026 event, providing insights on how advanced energy technologies are shaping energy affordability, reliability, & resiliency nationwide.

Last week, our team gathered in Austin, TX for our annual "All-Hands" convening, where we engaged in team-bonding exercises & discussed the work ahead championing the power of advanced energy solutions to meet America's energy needs. Join us in shaping the future of our industry: buff.ly/5XqpwLk

On 8/11, join United for our inaugural California Powers Up Energy & Policy Solutions Summit in Sacramento, where industry leaders, decisionmakers, & state lawmakers will collaborate on tangible solutions to meet California's growing energy needs. Reserve your seat: buff.ly/kjctRpo

United's new report found that in New York, National Grid is poised to spend $550M more than necessary by 2029 based on conflicting gas & electrical assumptions. This mismatch could lead to overbuilding infrastructure, with New Yorkers footing the bill. Learn more: buff.ly/5WcbwNU

During our webinar with @heatmap.news, Ed Brolin of United member company RWE emphasized the need to curb outdated perceptions regarding renewables, highlighting that advanced energy is now among the lowest-cost & fastest-to-deploy options available. Watch the webinar recording: buff.ly/tBMqIjq

At our California Powers Up: Energy & Policy Solutions Summit on 8/11 in Sacramento, you'll hear firsthand how California's policies are evolving & engage directly with the people influencing those decisions. Reserve your seat before the early bird pricing deadline on 6/11: buff.ly/txsk4p3

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled today in support of key parts of the state’s implementation of the Clean Energy and Jobs Act. Read more about the Court's decision: advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...

"When utilities identify a transmission or distribution need, they should be required to evaluate all viable solutions – including local reliability resources like distributed batteries, demand response, microgrids, and virtual power plants ..." advancedenergyunited.org/press-releas...

In January, the Virginia General Assembly launched its 60-day legislative session. On our blog, United's Jim Purekal outlines how we helped deliver pivotal wins for Virginia's clean energy industry by positioning advanced energy technologies as affordability solutions. Read more: buff.ly/fAke2xT

On an episode of the Capitol Pressroom podcast, United's New York state lead Kristina Persaud highlighted advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) as a practical, near-term solution to address rising energy challenges in the Empire State. Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/ITFfX06

United's Chloe Holden testified at the Nevada Joint Interim Growth & Infrastructure Committee on how the state can meet rising load growth through virtual power plant programs that harness the existing energy resources already found statewide.

In an op-ed for @thenewmexican.bsky.social, United's Michael Barrio makes the case for helping families access high-efficiency electric appliances & pairing those upgrades with programs that actually help customers save money when electricity is cheapest. Read more: buff.ly/uVJknRH

⚡️WEBINAR TOMORROW⚡️ Join @heatmap.news webinar to hear from expert panelists as they discuss how advanced energy technologies are providing the affordability solutions that state leaders need to meet rising demand, strengthen reliability, & lower costs. Register: buff.ly/LRa4dTJ

At the Democratic Governors Association's Spring Policy Conference, an on-stage panel on powering affordability, featuring United's Amisha Rai, reinforced just how consequential this moment is for energy policy. Learn how United's strategy achieves real outcomes for our members: buff.ly/czzxDsm

🚨 BIG WIN FOR VIRGINIA: The Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act crossed the last hurdle to becoming law, unlocking faster, cheaper clean energy deployment! United played a key role in shaping & advancing this first-of-its-kind policy from inception to enactment. buff.ly/joh4zLI

Nationwide, states are facing rising energy demand, reliability challenges, & cost pressures. Tune in to @heatmap.news webinar to learn how advanced energy companies & state legislators are working together to deliver the energy solutions needed to support a more affordable grid. buff.ly/8AvzhcA

$178 billion. That's the cumulative cost savings on the table for the PJM region—the nation's largest grid—if the grid operator more aggressively connected advanced energy resources instead of the status quo course over the next decade. Read the full blog to learn more: buff.ly/m5LdQXv

At the California Clean Energy Summit, United's @btturner.bsky.social spoke on a panel, exploring how CA can strengthen its transmission links & governance ties across the West. Learn more about United's work to build support for enhanced & expanded transmission capacity nationwide: buff.ly/ZrU0Wjn

When we work together to achieve state policy wins, we create new market opportunities for our member companies like Sunrun. If your business depends on state policy moving in the right direction, that's exactly what we're built for. Learn more about membership: buff.ly/WUawprM

States are looking for solutions to their growing energy challenges. Where are they finding them? In our upcoming webinar with @heatmap.news, we explore how the advanced energy industry is partnering with state decision-makers to support a more affordable energy system. Register: buff.ly/8AvzhcA

How can Wisconsin build a more affordable & reliable energy grid? As part of our gubernatorial education program, we met with @theothermandela.bsky.social & some of our member companies to discuss how advanced energy can deliver a more affordable, reliable, & flexible grid in Wisconsin.

This week, IN Gov. Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act 240 into law regarding surplus interconnection service. United testified in support of the bill throughout the entire process & our Senior Managing Director Trish Demeter & IN State Lead Caryl Auslander attended the bill signing with the Governor.

Coloradans are electrifying fast, but the grid wasn’t built to accommodate the growing need. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can help. On our blog, we share how we helped advance key VPP legislation that eventually led to the foundation of the Aggregator Virtual Power Plant program. buff.ly/ZJGle02

United’s John Albers talked with @michiganpublic.bsky.social about the recent MPSC warning that utilities must consider VPPs moving forward. VPPs “compensate customers for participating ... So everyone wins." www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...

The Michigan Public Service Commission issued a strong warning to the state’s utilities that they must consider virtual power plants before proposing capital investments. Learn more about the order & the testimony United submitted with Michigan EIBC: buff.ly/4RSuMKZ