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A historic and unprecedented surge in electricity demand, primarily driven by the voracious energy appetite of data centers, is currently forcing a dramatic reshaping of financial outlooks and capital investment strategies for major utility providers. This "generational load growth phenomenon," as

With the PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, recently approving a monumental $11.8 billion transmission expansion, we are witnessing one of the most significant proactive investments in grid reliability in recent memory. To unpack what this means for the industry and consumers,

A legislative measure sailing through Congress under the banner of grid reliability is quietly setting the stage for higher electricity bills and a more fragile power system for millions of Americans. While proponents of the "Power Plant Reliability Act" claim it is a necessary tool to keep the

With us today is Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert in industrial energy management and grid infrastructure. He’s here to unpack a new roadmap that charts a course for the U.K. metals recycling industry to achieve net-zero emissions. We'll explore the ambitious technological shifts required,

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