DOE trains utilities, protection teams to defend the grid on Plum Island

2/20/2026

Plum Island, just off New York’s northeastern coast, is a sparsely populated outpost with a century-long legacy of defending national interests. During the Spanish-American War, the island hosted soldiers that protected coastal communities. During World War II, Plum Island served as a training ground for U.S. troops.

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This story was published February 20, 2026.