Ava Baineson

With extensive experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is an expert on the intricate challenges of grid reliability and security. We sat down with him to discuss a threat that is often overlooked in favor of headline-grabbing storms: the slow, corrosive

A quiet but powerful legislative current is sweeping across the United States, carrying with it the potential to fundamentally alter how individuals interact with their energy supply. This growing movement, championed in nearly two dozen states, centers on a deceptively simple ideallowing residents

A recent comprehensive analysis has brought into sharp focus the escalating challenge of managing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) waste originating from the global semiconductor manufacturing industry. Driven by the surging demand for advanced electronics and the transformative power of

The escalating frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have exposed the inherent vulnerabilities of traditional grid infrastructure, compelling utilities to seek more durable and resilient long-term solutions. The composite utility pole represents a significant advancement in the

The modern broadcasting landscape is defined by a fundamental challenge: delivering more high-quality, engaging content to a fragmented audience across countless platforms, all while navigating the constraints of tighter operational budgets. At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, LiveU presented a

A recent regulatory decision by the Environmental Protection Agency has cast a long shadow over communities near retired coal-fired power plants, pushing back the timeline for addressing the toxic legacy of coal ash disposal sites. The agency has finalized a new rule that grants a significant

A Decisive Break from Global Climate Cooperation In an unprecedented move that signals a profound shift in American foreign policy, the United States has formally withdrawn from 66 international organizations dedicated to climate change, sustainable development, and environmental protection. The

The Promise of a Decentralized Grid for New Jersey Ratepayers As New Jersey residents grapple with soaring energy costs, state regulators are turning to an innovative solution that could transform household solar panels, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats into a unified, cost-saving power

Across the United States, a quiet but consequential transformation is reshaping the landscape of waste management, creating a system where the futures of public and private disposal facilities are diverging at an accelerating pace. This analysis compiles observations from various municipal and

The immense gap between America's ambitious infrastructure goals and the sluggish pace of project approval has long been a source of national frustration, but a new digital frontier is finally opening. For decades, the nation's critical projects—from highways and bridges to energy grids and