Industry and IBEW News

City Takes Big Hit as Grants Remain in Limbo

https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/12/new-haven-ct-climate-grants/

New Haven faces budget challenges as anticipated climate resilience grants remain delayed, potentially affecting planned infrastructure projects and associated construction jobs in the region. Source: ctmirror.org

Optimism For Distributed US Wind

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/there-is-optimism-for-distributed-wind-energy-in-united-states/

Positive outlook for the growth of distributed wind energy projects across the United States, highlighting potential for job creation and grid resilience. Source: cleantechnica.com

Opponents Ask Interior Sec to Halt Offshore Projects

https://newbedfordlight.org/offshore-wind-foes-ask-trumps-interior-secretary-to-halt-all-projects/

Groups opposing offshore wind development have petitioned the Interior Secretary to stop all offshore wind projects, citing concerns about impacts on fishing industries and marine ecosystems. Source: newbedfordlight.org

Solar, Battery Storage to Lead New US Generating Capacity

https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586

EIA report shows solar power and battery storage technologies will dominate new electricity generating capacity additions in the United States, outpacing traditional fossil fuel sources. Source: eia.gov

MIT Engineers: Solar, Batteries Would Stabilize Grid After Cyberattacks

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/02/24/mit-engineers-say-solar-batteries-could-stabilize-grid-after-cyberattacks/

Research from MIT reveals that distributed solar generation and battery storage systems could help maintain grid stability and provide critical power following cyberattacks on centralized energy infrastructure. Source: pv-magazine.com