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Long Island has the opportunity to build an industry that provides economic investment, trains skilled workers, and gives our kids the chance to obtain great paying jobs, all while stabilizing energy costs.
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By Herald Content Studio
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6/3/26
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New York’s energy debate is often framed as a question of transition. But for many experts, environmental advocates, labor leaders and utility officials, the more immediate issue is one of necessity.
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By Herald Content Studio
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5/14/26
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As Long Island’s energy system modernizes, battery storage is becoming a central piece of how electricity is generated, delivered and managed.
At its core, battery energy storage systems (BESS) capture electricity from the power grid — including solar and wind — when demand and prices are low and store it for later use. When demand increases, instead of turning to costly and dirty peaker plants, batteries can discharge, selling their power at a lower price. The result is a more flexible system that can better match supply with demand, saving ratepayers money.
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Tara Jones
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4/9/26
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Off the coast of Long Island, a new chapter in the region’s energy future is already spinning.
The South Fork Wind project — the first utility-scale offshore wind farm serving New York — is now delivering electricity to the East End, demonstrating that offshore wind is no longer theoretical. It’s operating infrastructure.
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Tara Jones
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3/19/26
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On a hot July afternoon, when air conditioners across the South Shore kick into overdrive, Long Islanders feel it two ways: in the strain on an aging electric system and in the monthly bill that follows.
For IT professional Brian Leight, that moment came during his first full summer in his Long Island home.
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Tara Jones
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3/6/26
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The story of Long Island’s energy infrastructure is one of growth, ambition, missteps and resilience.
From the development of the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO) and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to handle a growing need, to key historical events like the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant saga and Hurricane Sandy, Long Island’s power grid has a storied history.
Understanding how Long Island was electrified—and why its grid now faces urgent modernization needs—offers critical context for where its energy future is headed.
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Tara Jones
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1/23/26
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