In an article for Bloomberg Law, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's (United's state affiliate) Executive Director, Matthew Boms, highlights how advanced energy solutions—including wind, solar, battery storage, and demand response technologies—are bolstering the state's economy, increasing grid reliability, and helping meet rising load growth.
As Oncor Seeks a Rate Hike, Its Reluctance to Modernize Is Costing Texans Thousands AUSTIN, TX – As Oncor Electric Delivery petitions the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to raise electric rates once again, a new study commissioned by the Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance (TAEBA) finds that Oncor customers could save $8.5 billion over the next decade if the utility integrated more distributed energy resources (DERs) into its system planning and operations.
Houston Public Media reports on a recent virtual Reliable Grid Project media briefing, where industry experts emphasized the importance of renewables to meet growing electricity demand across Texas. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance Executive Director Matthew Boms spoke to the benefits of wind, solar, and battery storage in bolstering Texas' grid.
The Houston Chronicle reports on increasing uncertainty among developers over federal and state actions to phase out key clean energy incentives. United's Doug Pietrucha warns that waning support for renewables could drive off private investment, derail long-planned energy projects, and increase costs for ratepayers statewide.
As Texas swelters through triple-digit heat, its electric grid has held up remarkably well—despite peak demand hitting nearly 82,000MW, the highest so far this year. KPRC-TV spoke with Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Matthew Boms, who pointed to expanded renewable and storage capacity across the state, underscoring Texas' improved resilience in the face of extreme weather.
The Texas Tribune reports that Texas residents will see higher energy bills as wind and solar projects are stunted across the state due to the passage of H.R. 1 and sunsetting of federal tax cuts. Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Matthew Boms highlighted Texas as a leader in advanced energy deployment, speaking to the benefits of renewables in modernizing Texas' grid.
The Texas Tribune reports on the Senate's passage of the GOP reconciliation bill, which was backed by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. United's Harry Godfrey talked with reporters about the Senate's version of the bill and how it threatens private investment, job growth, and energy prices in Texas.
Legislation establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee AUSTIN, TX – Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 5323 into law, marking a critical step to help modernize Texas’ electric grid. HB 5323 establishes the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee. This committee will bring together leaders from key state agencies including the Public Utility Commission, ERCOT, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to improve coordination, reduce energy waste, boost efficiency, and enhance grid reliability.
Texas' economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is its energy demand. In an op-ed for the Rio Grande Guardian, Texas Advanced Energy Business Alliance's Executive Director Matthew Boms outlines strategies for the state to keep up with soaring load growth, keep Texas' energy market booming, and utilize low-cost advanced energy technologies.
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.