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.
How Will Solar Survive the 2026 Tax Credit Cliff?
Renewable Energy How Will Solar Survive the 2026 Tax Credit Cliff?

An Industry on the Brink of Transformation The U.S. residential solar and energy storage sector is hurtling toward a pivotal moment that will fundamentally reshape its economic landscape. A key federal tax credit that has fueled a decade of explosive growth is set to expire at the end of 2025,

EU Moves to Expand Its Landmark Carbon Border Tax
Environmental & Regulations EU Moves to Expand Its Landmark Carbon Border Tax

From Climate Ambition to Global Trade Reality: The EUs Carbon Tax Enters a New Era The seemingly invisible carbon embedded in everyday products is rapidly becoming a tangible cost at European borders, reshaping the fundamental principles of international trade. Born from the ambitious framework of

FERC Mandates Rules for Data Centers at Power Plants
Energy Management FERC Mandates Rules for Data Centers at Power Plants

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has decisively intervened in the escalating collision between the digital economy's insatiable energy appetite and the physical constraints of the nation's power grid, issuing a landmark directive to the PJM Interconnection. This order mandates the creation

FERC Orders Rules for Data Centers at Power Plants
Infrastructure & Technology FERC Orders Rules for Data Centers at Power Plants

A New Blueprint for Power-Hungry Tech The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decisively stepped into the escalating debate over the energy needs of the digital age, issuing a landmark directive aimed at the PJM Interconnection, one of the nation's largest grid operators. This order

How Is Samoa Building a Circular Economy?
Utilities How Is Samoa Building a Circular Economy?

Samoa has embarked on a transformative journey to redefine its relationship with waste, moving decisively beyond traditional disposal methods to champion a comprehensive circular economy. This ambitious national strategy is a direct response to the escalating pressures of the "triple planetary

Argentine Plant Turns Pig Waste Into Clean Energy
Renewable Energy Argentine Plant Turns Pig Waste Into Clean Energy

In the heart of Argentina's agricultural belt, a revolutionary facility is demonstrating how one of the industry's most significant environmental challenges can be transformed into a powerful engine for sustainable growth. Large-scale livestock farming, while essential to the food supply, generates

House Passes Energy Bill, Carves Out Offshore Wind
Energy Management House Passes Energy Bill, Carves Out Offshore Wind

In a legislative move intended to accelerate the nation's energy infrastructure development, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant bill that paradoxically sidelines one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors. The controversial legislation, known as the SPEED Act,

Prepare Your Solar System for Peak Summer Performance
Energy Management Prepare Your Solar System for Peak Summer Performance

As summer approaches with its longer days and intense sunlight, homeowners with solar installations anticipate a significant boost in energy production, but the season also introduces unique challenges that can compromise system efficiency and longevity. The combination of extreme heat, seasonal

Will Data Centers Overload the Power Grid?
Infrastructure & Technology Will Data Centers Overload the Power Grid?

With an extensive background in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is a leading voice on the stability and security of the American power grid. As our go-to expert on utilities, he offers critical insights into the unprecedented challenges facing our energy

New York Turns to Nuclear for a Cheaper Clean Energy Path
Energy Management New York Turns to Nuclear for a Cheaper Clean Energy Path

In a landmark decision that could reshape the state's climate strategy for decades to come, New York's newly revised State Energy Plan has formally incorporated new nuclear power into its official decarbonization roadmap for the first time. This pivotal inclusion stems from comprehensive system

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