Discover how the 2026 FIFA World Cup can strengthen Hispanic communities through small business growth, jobs, and reliable energy infrastructure.
For Hispanic communities, the tournament represents a celebration of culture, family, and tradition. It also highlights how strong infrastructure and smart energy planning help create economic opportunities, support local businesses, and ensure communities are prepared for growth. Behind every match, watch party, and memorable World Cup moment is the energy that makes it all possible.

The National Hispanic Energy Council (NHEC) today announced the appointment of Kristine Telford, Vice President of State Engagement at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), to its Board of Trustees. A respected leader in energy policy and stakeholder engagement, Telford brings extensive experience working with state officials, regulators, and industry partners to advance policies that support reliable, affordable energy for American families and businesses.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be more than a global sporting event—it will be a showcase of the infrastructure, innovation, and energy systems that help keep communities running. As millions of fans travel to cities across North America, reliable and affordable energy will play a critical role in powering stadiums, airports, hotels, restaurants, transportation networks, and local businesses.

For Hispanic communities, the tournament represents a celebration of culture, family, and tradition. It also highlights how strong infrastructure and smart energy planning help create economic opportunities, support local businesses, and ensure communities are prepared for growth. Behind every match, watch party, and memorable World Cup moment is the energy that makes it all possible.

As AI and data center investment grows across Florida, Hispanic communities have an opportunity to benefit through jobs, workforce development, and stronger local infrastructure.

Permitting delays raise costs and reliability risks. Learn why faster energy infrastructure development matters for Hispanic families and communities.

Hispanic communities do not just rely on the energy system. They help build it. From generation and pipelines to network, construction and maintenance, Hispanic workers are a core part of the energy workforce that keeps homes powered, businesses running and...

For many families, Christmas is one of the few times in the year when everyone is under the same roof. The kitchen stays busy, heaters run longer and small businesses work overtime to meet holiday demand. All of that depends on one thing many people only notice when...

For many Hispanic families throughout the U.S., Thanksgiving is more than just a turkey on the table. It is one of the few moments in the year when relatives travel in, kids are home from school and everyone slows down long enough to share a meal. But as energy and...

Fueling Careers: The Future of Hispanic Talent in the Energy Industry As the energy industry evolves in the U.S., so does its workforce. From the solar industry in the sunny Southwest to offshore rigs in the Gulf, Hispanic workers are not simply participating; they’re...

Energy is more than keeping the lights on; it is the foundation of opportunity, growth, and national prosperity as a nation. Sufficient access to energy is what drives innovation, economic development, and public health. Without energy, there is no manufacturing, no...