The GRID - November 2023 

Are You Ready for the Hiring Challenges of Broadband Expansion?

Our historic moment of broadband funding opportunity means that, soon, the broadband industry will require a crop of new employees in roles from engineering to customer service, from marketing to service technicians, from billing to construction.

The Growing Importance of Energy Storage

A new report published by Deloitte, titled “Elevating the Role of Energy Storage on the Electric Grid,” notes that energy storage is critical for mitigating the variability of wind and solar resources and positioning them to serve as baseload generation.

Solar Growth Continues Unabated

According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, solar energy continues its strong penetration into the world’s energy system, driven by strong policy support, attractive pricing, and the technology’s modular nature.

As Solar Continues to Grow, So Does Natural Gas

According to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), ten natural gas-fired power plants have come online in the United States so far in 2023, with a total of 6.8 gigawatts (GW) of electric generating capacity.

Costs for Solar, Wind, and Natural Gas Construction Projects Declines

According to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average construction costs for solar photovoltaic systems, onshore wind turbines, and natural gas-fired electricity generators all decreased in the United States in 2021 compared with 2020.