Articles from Long Island and Suffolk County

Primary tabs

New York Can't Meet Its Ambitious Climate Targets. Maybe the Plan Was Doomed From the Start

Analysis reveals New York State is falling short of its aggressive climate goals outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, with implications for renewable energy construction projects and utility infrastructure development. The challenges include permitting delays, grid modernization needs, and rising utility costs that affect both residential and commercial building projects. The shortfall may require accelerated construction timelines for solar, wind, and energy storage projects across Long Island and the broader region. Source: insideclimatenews.org
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05082025/new-york-fails-ambitious-climate-tar…

Firm Recognized for Self-Cleaning Solar Panel Innovation

A New York-based company received $65,000 recognition for developing innovative self-cleaning solar panel technology that could revolutionize solar installation maintenance and efficiency. The breakthrough technology addresses a key challenge in solar panel performance by automatically removing dust and debris that reduces energy output. The innovation has significant implications for solar construction projects throughout Long Island and Suffolk County, potentially reducing maintenance costs and improving long-term performance of commercial and residential solar installations.
https://finance-commerce.com/2025/08/new-york-company-wins-65k-for-self-cleaning…

Federal Judge Allows Work to Continue on New England Offshore Wind Farm

A federal judge ruled Monday that construction can resume on the Revolution Wind offshore project, overturning the Trump administration's August halt order. The nearly complete $4 billion wind farm, located off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut, was 80% finished when work was stopped. The 704-megawatt project will power over 350,000 homes and represents significant opportunities for electrical contractors and construction workers in the offshore renewable energy sector. Source: stateline.org
https://stateline.org/2025/09/23/federal-judge-allows-work-to-continue-on-new-en…

Islip Extends Moratorium on Battery Storage Facilities, Halting Hauppauge Project

The Islip Town Board voted unanimously to extend its moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) for another 12 months, effectively halting a controversial lithium-ion battery storage facility proposed for an industrial park in Hauppauge. The 79-megawatt project faced strong opposition from local residents and the Hauppauge Fire Department over safety concerns. The moratorium extension prevents any new BESS construction permits while the state updates its regulatory guidelines for such facilities. Source: longisland.news12.com
https://longisland.news12.com/islip-extends-moratorium-on-battery-storage-facili…

Details of Propel NY Energy Infrastructure Project Revealed

LIMBA members learn details about the proposed $3.26 billion Propel NY Energy project, a collaboration between New York Power Authority and New York Transco to modernize Long Island's aging electric transmission system with 90 miles of underground and submarine transmission lines to improve grid reliability and deliver clean energy including offshore wind. Source: lilifepolitics.com
https://lilifepolitics.com/news/long-island-news/details-of-energy-project-revea…

Pages