As America gears up to celebrate its 250th birthday, a lesser-known hero of the great experiment in liberty deserves our recognition: the workers behind the country’s energy infrastructure.
A Labor of Freedom
Last week, Scott A. Angelle, the president of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, took a moment to honor the often-overlooked men and women who keep America’s lights on, its businesses running, and its economy thriving.
From the oil rigs of the Gulf Coast to the wind farms of the Great Plains, America’s energy workers are the unsung heroes of American progress, Angelle writes in a special salute to the nation’s energy sector.
The Unsung Heroes of US Energy
These workers are the backbone of the country’s energy system – a complex network of pipelines, power plants, and transmission lines that underpin modern life in America.
From the engineers who design and maintain the grid, to the technicians who repair and upgrade equipment, to the laborers who work in hazardous conditions to extract and transport fossil fuels, these men and women are the unseen architects of American prosperity.
A New Era of Energy Challenges
As America enters a new era of energy challenges, Angelle’s salute serves as a timely reminder of the critical role that these workers play in shaping the country’s future.
From climate change to grid modernization, America’s energy sector is facing unprecedented challenges – and the workers who keep the lights on will be at the forefront of the effort to meet them.
What this means: America’s energy workers deserve our recognition and appreciation – and their work will be crucial in shaping the country’s energy future as it enters a new era of challenge and change.
