Ava Baineson

Ava Baineson

Energy Distribution Specialist
Ava specializes in grid management and energy distribution systems. She regularly writes about grid reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity, as well as distributed energy resources and microgrid technologies. Ava’s insights help utilities and grid operators future-proof infrastructure by navigating the challenges of energy supply. Ava’s audience consists of engineers, government officials, and business leaders who rely on her expertise for the outlook in the energy and utilities industries.
Eastern Shore Group Appeals Conowingo Dam Settlement
Renewable Energy Eastern Shore Group Appeals Conowingo Dam Settlement

A river of mud threatens to choke the life out of the Chesapeake Bay, and a legal document filed in a state office could decide whether the floodgates of environmental disaster are held back or thrown wide open. At the center of this storm is the Conowingo Dam, a nearly century-old hydroelectric

Cape Town Water Disruptions Expected in These Areas
Utilities Cape Town Water Disruptions Expected in These Areas

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has officially announced that several areas across the metropole will experience planned water supply interruptions this week as essential maintenance is carried out on the city's vast water supply infrastructure. These temporary shutdowns

Will Amazon's Mega Deal Derail Indiana's Climate Goals?
Energy Management Will Amazon's Mega Deal Derail Indiana's Climate Goals?

Introduction A monumental energy agreement in northern Indiana designed to power Amazon's vast data center expansion has ignited a fierce debate, pitting the promise of economic growth against the state's pressing climate commitments. The sheer scale of the project, which will require more

What Do New CA Climate Rules Mean for Companies?
Environmental & Regulations What Do New CA Climate Rules Mean for Companies?

The era of voluntary corporate climate pledges is rapidly giving way to a new reality of mandated transparency as California finalizes regulations that will compel thousands of companies to disclose their environmental impact and financial risks. With the recent release of draft regulatory text for

How Will New Bins Transform Local Recycling?
Utilities How Will New Bins Transform Local Recycling?

As urban centers grapple with the dual challenges of population growth and environmental responsibility, the effectiveness of their waste management systems comes under intense scrutiny, prompting municipalities to seek innovative solutions. In a significant move to address this, the municipality

How Did Pumped Storage Reshape Energy in 2025?
Renewable Energy How Did Pumped Storage Reshape Energy in 2025?

As nations raced to install record-breaking amounts of solar and wind power throughout the year, a critical vulnerability in the global energy system became starkly apparent: the grid itself was struggling to cope with the intermittency of these clean but variable sources. The urgent need for

FERC Sued Over Grid Rules Favoring Fossil Fuels
Renewable Energy FERC Sued Over Grid Rules Favoring Fossil Fuels

A significant legal battle with far-reaching implications for the nation's energy future has erupted as a coalition of public interest groups officially filed suit against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The lawsuits, lodged in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on

Modernizing Power Planning for Data Centers
Infrastructure & Technology Modernizing Power Planning for Data Centers

With decades of experience navigating the complexities of energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone has become a leading voice on grid reliability and security. As the digital economy, supercharged by AI, places unprecedented demands on our power infrastructure, the

Can Community Action Save Newcastle's Electrical Grid?
Infrastructure & Technology Can Community Action Save Newcastle's Electrical Grid?

The city of Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal is currently grappling with a severe and escalating crisis as its electrical grid is systematically targeted by a relentless wave of criminal activity, threatening the stability of the entire region. What initially manifested as sporadic acts of theft has now

Waterloo Faces Water Strain From Rapid Growth
Utilities Waterloo Faces Water Strain From Rapid Growth

The unprecedented surge in population across southern Ontario is placing immense pressure on municipal resources, with the Region of Waterloo now publicly confronting a significant challenge in its ability to supply water to its rapidly expanding communities. This issue stems from a potent

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