In today’s tumultuous world full of economic and political uncertainty, the issue of affordability has taken center stage in many minds. In particular, rising energy costs—from electricity to gasoline—continue to plague the already-battered budgets of most Americans. At the same time, it seems like nearly every technology company is focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Americans awoke to the news that the United States and Israel had launched a series of missile strikes against Iran. Despite campaign promises to the contrary, the Trump administration had inserted the U.S. into a new armed conflict in the Middle East. As Americans continue to struggle with inflation and
When you think of oil production, which countries come to mind? If you’re like many people, you may be thinking of countries throughout the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabi, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates. Would you believe, though, that one of the preeminent oil basins in the entire world is located right here in
Decades ago, the thought of renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, supplying a substantial portion of power needs felt like the stuff of science fiction. After all, supplies of traditional fuel sources, such as petroleum and coal, seemed inexhaustible. Fast forward to today and it’s remarkable how the modern power generation landscape has changed.
Click HERE to view New Federal Funding Available for Workforce Development as a multimedia presentation. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic relief legislation known as the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Under the ARP, the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) “was allocated $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist
Green energy employment opportunities continue to expand, and as such, Wind Energy technician roles have become increasingly attractive to students and job-seekers. Government policies announced before and during the COP26 Climate Change Conference have caused forecasters to anticipate global renewable electricity capacity to rise more than 60% from 2020 levels to over 4800 GW [By
