Analysis examines the challenging regulatory environment facing U.S. offshore wind development, including projects planned for Long Island waters, as policy changes create uncertainty for renewable energy infrastructure investments and construction timelines. Source: cleantechnica.com

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted announces a $9.4 billion rights issue to fund renewable energy projects while facing regulatory hostility from the current administration toward offshore wind development, impacting Long Island's planned wind energy infrastructure. Source: wsj.com

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

Governor Kathy Hochul has launched New York's first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals to procure one gigawatt of energy storage capacity. The competitive solicitation is administered by NYSERDA and represents a major step toward New York's goal of achieving six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030. Step One eligibility applications are due September 4, 2025.

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.

New York's inaugural bulk energy storage procurement could provide significant momentum for long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies. The 1 GW solicitation represents an opportunity for advanced storage solutions that can provide grid services beyond traditional battery systems, potentially accelerating LDES deployment nationwide.

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.