Industry and IBEW News

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

Leveraging Surplus Interconnection Could Unleash 800 GW of US Grid Energy

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/surplus-interconnection-gridlab-berkeley-report/740262/

New report from GridLab and Berkeley indicates that utilizing existing surplus interconnection capacity could enable up to 800 GW of additional clean energy to connect to the US grid, potentially accelerating renewable deployment. Source: utilitydive.com

What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Power Line?

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/epri-lab-lenox-power-grid-general-electric/article_9bf173bc-a867-11ef-93cd-c7411e5ed418.html

Detailed exploration of the effects of lightning strikes on power lines, including protection systems and grid resilience measures being researched at the EPRI lab in Lenox. Source: berkshireeagle.com

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

CT Lawmakers Debate Worker Protections Amid Warehouse Labor Disputes

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/02/18/connecticut-lawmakers-debate-worker-protections-amid-warehouse-labor-disputes/

State legislators consider new regulations to enhance warehouse worker safety and rights as labor disputes highlight concerns about working conditions and employee protections in Connecticut's growing logistics sector. Source: ctnewsjunkie.com