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PV Magazine reports on RE+ Northeast's panel "VPPs: Maximizing Their Value Through Smart Regulatory Choices," where several advanced energy experts, including United's Kat Burnham, discussed grid modernization strategies, and the role virtual power plants play in creating a more reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective grid.

Massachusetts has released its annual Climate Report Card, which assesses state progress toward achieving its clean energy goals. The Boston Globe summarized the findings of the report, providing input from advanced energy experts, including United's Kat Burnham, who emphasized the importance of a sustained commitment to overcoming clean energy barriers in 2025 and beyond.

As the battery storage industry continues to grow, United's Kat Burnham spoke to ecoRI News about the benefits of storage and the Rhode Island Energy Storage Systems Act, expressing hope that the Ocean State will continue to invest in energy storage solutions.

RTO Insider reports that the Massachusetts Legislature sent a bill with major changes to the state’s permitting procedures for clean energy infrastructure to the desk of Governor Maura Healey. United's Kat Burnham is quoted on the bill's passage and speaks to the provisions which would eliminate inefficient processes that slow down projects.

Connecticut has not yet joined its neighbors in the multi-state offshore wind proposals. United's Kat Burnham authored an opinion piece for the CT Mirror calling on Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont to join the neighboring New England states, and take advantage of a key opportunity to reduce energy costs, create thousands of local jobs, and position Connecticut as a leader in the economy.

This summer, Rhode Island passed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act and joined the many Northeast states making storage a key part of their energy transition strategy. Solar Power World spoke with United's Kat Burnham about the legislation and the growing momentum behind New England's energy storage advocacy.

United's Kat Burnham authored an opinion piece for CT Mirror, discussing the looming crisis of heat affordability in Connecticut and the need to reduce spending on the gas pipeline system, urging lawmakers to adopt the same aggressive approach they’ve taken with the electricity sector.

The Boston Globe discusses the recent developments in offshore wind farms in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, highlighting the significant investment and progress being made by both states to expand their offshore wind capacity, enhance renewable energy sources, and reduce carbon emissions. In the article, United's Kat Burnham praised the efforts made by Governor Healy administration in Massachusetts to support new wind farm projects.