Ava Baineson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As we dive into the world of environmental innovation, I’m thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, who also brings a wealth of knowledge on utilities and producer responsibility initiatives. Today, we’re focusing on Illinois’

What happens when the insatiable appetite of artificial intelligence collides with an electrical grid built for a slower, more predictable era? Across the United States, utility planners are grappling with a seismic shift as data centers, fueled by AI, demand unprecedented amounts of power at