Go Green Electrically

02/26/2026

Second shift. New supervisor. Union skilled trades team. This picture was taken early in my leadership journey in 2002.
I had just transitioned from engineer to supervisor, leading a group of highly experienced union tradesmen. Many of them had more years in the plant than I had in the workforce.
I quickly learned something that no textbook teaches:
Leadership is not about authority.
It is about credibility.
You do not earn credibility with a title.
You earn it by listening.
By showing up.
By respecting the craft.
By protecting your team when it matters.
Leading skilled trades in a union environment taught me more about leadership than any classroom ever could. I learned:
• Trust is built shift by shift
• Technical knowledge earns respect
• Consistency matters more than charisma
• You lead people, not job descriptions
Those men in that photo helped shape the leader I am today.
If you are an engineer stepping into leadership for the first time, or a supervisor navigating union dynamics, understand this:
The floor will teach you more than the office.
What was your first real leadership lesson?

02/25/2026

Several years ago, I completed my doctoral research on a topic that is still highly relevant today:
The impact of renewable energy growth on generation and distribution in regulated and deregulated states.

At the time, the grid was already experiencing transition.
Renewables were increasing.
Fossil generation was declining.
Market volatility was emerging.

The question was not whether renewable energy was beneficial.
The real engineering question was:
What are the measurable system impacts?
My research examined:
• Renewable pe*******on trends
• Net generation changes
• CO₂ emissions
• Cost per kWh
• Policy differences between regulated and deregulated states

One of the most important lessons from the data:
Energy policy and grid reliability must be evaluated through results — not ideology.

Change in generation mix affects cost structures, transmission constraints, reserve margins, and long term planning assumptions.

As engineers, we must look beyond headlines and ask:
What do the numbers actually show?

The grid does not respond to opinions.

It responds to physics, economics, and operational constraints.
Energy transformation requires disciplined analysis.

Not just strategy — but results.

02/25/2026

One of my favorite quotes is from Winston Churchill:

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.”
As engineers, we are wired to improve.
We optimize, refine, upgrade, and innovate.

But here is the uncomfortable TRUTH:
New does not automatically mean better. A process can look elegant.
A dashboard can look sophisticated.
A system can look cutting edge.

But if the results do not improve — what exactly did we accomplish?
CHANGE for the sake of CHANGE is NOT LEADERSHIP.
Change is measured against performance.

Before rolling out a new initiative, system, or strategy, ask:
• What problem are we actually solving?
• How will we measure success?
• What does “better” specifically mean?
• What are the unintended consequences?
The discipline is not in designing something beautiful.
The discipline is in evaluating whether it works and provides added value!

Engineering demands evidence.
Leadership demands accountability.
Ask yourself are we measuring results — or admiring strategy?

10/18/2025

Looking for green energy installs or design...you've come to the right place!

02/12/2024

I’m overwhelmed by the support I’ve received from this community on my last post!

As we all know, there has been an increase in car break-ins and theft.

With that being said, I wanted to offer a special promotion of $50 OFF all home security cameras and system installations now through February 29th.

I think everyone should feel safe in their homes!

This promotion covers the whole portfolio of home security including doorbell cameras, floodlight cameras, door entry sensors, outside movement alerts, home base systems, and more!

I am a fully insured electrician with experience in residential, commercial, and industrial servicing

Some of the other services I offer include:
• Troubleshooting Electrical Issues
• Electrical Repairs
• Installation of Lighting Fixtures
• Wiring and Rewiring
• Outlet and Switch Upgrades
• Car Charger Installs and more!

For any inquiries, please feel free to direct message me.
I can also be reached at 716.783.2005

05/01/2021

Explanation to the complexity of the U.S. Power Grid

United States Power Grid, NERC, FERC, Renewable energy causation, Deregulated and Regulated States, NYISO, Day Ahead Market, Realtime Market, Electrical Engi...

04/24/2021

Today I will be presenting at the Engineers Sustainable World Conference ESW21 on the Power Grid. Will provide a link to watch recording, if interested.

03/02/2021

The Current Impact & Future Implications of Renewable Energy on Generation & Distribution In Deregulated & Regulated States

02/28/2021

Come join me and learn more about the smart grid and analytics within regulated and deregulated States.

Dr. Nick E. Gilewski holds both an Undergraduate Degree (B.E.E.T., 2008) and a Master’s Degree (M.S.I.T., 2011) in Industrial Engineering from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A., 2016) from Medaille College, Bu...

01/21/2021

The Current Impact and Future Implications of Renewable Energy on Generation and Distribution in Deregulated and Regulated States - Dr. Nick Gilewski

https://www.gogreenelectrically.com/deregulatedregulatedstates

11/24/2020

Installed a new GFCI and infra-red heater to take the chill out of the hallway. Safe for children and safe for the touch. Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI Infrared Heater, Wifi Wall Mounted https://amzn.to/2J2JD6p