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Administration Rolls Back Rules Meant to Keep Politics Out of Climate Research

Federal agencies are scaling back scientific integrity policies designed to protect researchers from political interference in climate and environmental studies. The changes affect how federal scientists conduct and communicate research related to energy policy, environmental regulations, and infrastructure planning. Source: washingtonpost.com
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/08/22/trump-epa-noaa-sci…

The Fix for Solar Power Blackouts is Already Here

Grid operators are deploying synchronous compensators and advanced technologies to maintain grid stability as renewable energy sources increase. These rotating machines provide essential grid inertia and frequency control that traditional power plants once supplied, helping prevent blackouts in high-renewable grids. Source: bloomberg.com
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-bottlenecks-blackouts-grid-stability-sol…

How Grid-Enhancing Technologies Are Shaping Planning And Protecting Ratepayers

New York utilities are implementing grid-enhancing technologies to improve transmission efficiency and reliability while reducing costs for ratepayers. These advanced systems optimize power flow, reduce congestion, and enhance grid monitoring capabilities without requiring extensive new infrastructure construction. Source: utilitydive.com
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/grid-enhancing-technologies-new-york-electric-g…

What Role Does AI Play in Sustainability?

Analysis of artificial intelligence's role in advancing sustainability goals, exploring how major tech companies like Google and IBM are leveraging AI technologies to optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in data centers and infrastructure projects that employ IBEW members. Source: sustainabilitymag.com
https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/google-ibm-what-is-ai-in-sustainability

IBEW Pickets Eversource Over Stalled Contract Talks

IBEW Local 1837 members held an informational picket at Eversource's Manchester headquarters following months of stalled negotiations for their first contract covering System Operators who manage transmission and distribution electric grids across Eversource's New Hampshire service territory. Source: manchester.inklink.news
https://manchester.inklink.news/electrical-workers-picket-eversource-over-stalle…

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