Analysis of how Long Island's resistance to energy infrastructure development poses risks to national energy security and competitiveness. The article examines the broader implications of local energy policy decisions on regional grid stability and America's ability to compete in the global energy transition.

Growing deployment of renewable energy storage systems is raising important safety questions for communities and grid operators. The article examines potential risks associated with large-scale battery storage facilities and the safety protocols being implemented to address fire, explosion, and environmental concerns.

China is dramatically outpacing the United States in clean energy development, with more wind turbines and solar panels installed last year than in the rest of the world combined. China's clean energy boom is going global, with Chinese companies building electric vehicle and battery factories across multiple continents. This development has significant implications for IBEW members as it shapes the global energy landscape and affects domestic energy infrastructure projects and employment opportunities in the electrical sector. Source: nytimes.com

The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to rescind its endangerment finding on greenhouse gas emissions, which could fundamentally change federal climate and energy regulations. This policy shift would eliminate many environmental restrictions on power plants and industrial facilities, potentially affecting the types of electrical infrastructure projects that IBEW members work on. The change could impact both renewable energy development and traditional power generation sector employment opportunities. Source: insideclimatenews.org