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.
ecoRI News: Ocean State, Slow to Catch on to Battery Storage Facilities, Beginning to See the Light
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island, Battery Storage
RTO Insider: Compromise Climate Bill Finally Approved by Mass. Legislature
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.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts, Permitting and Siting
CT Mirror: Opinion - With Just Days Left, We Need Action on Offshore Wind
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.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Connecticut
Solar Power World: Q&A - The Northeast Takes the Lead on Energy Storage Legislation
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.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island
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.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Connecticut
The Boston Globe: Massachusetts and Rhode Island Announce New Round of Wind Farms, Smaller Than They Had Hoped
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.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Offshore Wind, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. McKee Signs Energy Storage Act into Law
Bill sponsors Sen. Euer and Rep. Handy join Advanced Energy United in applauding landmark moment for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI – Last night, Governor Daniel McKee signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law, a landmark moment in Rhode Island's journey to a 100% clean energy future. Led by Senator Dawn Euer and Representative Arthur Handy, the Act puts Rhode Island’s energy system in a strengthened position.
Topics: State Policy, Press Releases, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Powers Up: New Energy Storage Legislation to Transform Grid
Rhode Island’s General Assembly passed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act last night
PROVIDENCE, RI – Advanced Energy United, the national clean energy business association, celebrates the passage of the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act. This landmark legislation, passed last night, marks a pivotal step in Rhode Island’s journey toward a resilient, 100% clean electricity future.
Topics: Press Releases, Kat Burnham, Rhode Island
State House News Service: Technology to “Get More Out Of” Electric Grid Attracts Support
Clean energy trade groups lined up Thursday in support of a new proposal from legislative Democrats that would embrace lower-cost, easy-to-install options for boosting the performance of the electric grid.
Bills filed by the House and Senate point people on energy and climate reforms, Rep. Jeffrey Roy and Sen. Michael Barrett, won praise as “commonsense” changes that could help the state move closer to its clean energy future without the same kind of major investment that other reforms will require.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, Massachusetts
Reuters: US states urged to co-plan grids to curb offshore wind costs
From Maine to Virginia, state authorities and grid operators are scrambling to expand transmission grids ahead of a surge in offshore wind deployment.
Power authorities are looking to connect at least 20 offshore wind projects in the U.S. Northeast, many of which aim to start producing power by 2030. The Biden administration aims to complete environmental reviews of at least 16 projects by 2025 and install 30 GW by the end of the decade.
Topics: United In The News, Kat Burnham, New York, Maryland, New England, New Jersey