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.
U.S. Invests $430M to Modernize Hydroelectric Infrastructure
Renewable Energy U.S. Invests $430M to Modernize Hydroelectric Infrastructure

In a groundbreaking move to secure the future of renewable energy, the United States has committed an impressive $430 million to revitalize its aging hydroelectric systems, marking a significant step toward sustainable power generation. This substantial funding targets the modernization of 293

Natel Energy’s Turbine Boasts Near-Perfect Fish Survival Rates
Renewable Energy Natel Energy’s Turbine Boasts Near-Perfect Fish Survival Rates

What if hydropower, a cornerstone of clean energy, could finally shed its reputation for harming aquatic life? Picture a turbine that powers communities while ensuring fish swim through unscathed—a dream that seems almost too good to be true. Yet, Natel Energy has turned this vision into reality

New Zealand's Electricity Authority Pushes for Market Competition
Utilities New Zealand's Electricity Authority Pushes for Market Competition

In a decisive move to reshape the landscape of New Zealand’s electricity sector, the Electricity Authority (EA) has rolled out a series of ambitious proposals aimed at dismantling the stronghold of major generator-retailers, commonly known as "gentailers," including Mercury, Genesis, Contact, and

Can Green Rain Energy Drive Growth in EV and Solar Sectors?
Renewable Energy Can Green Rain Energy Drive Growth in EV and Solar Sectors?

As the world accelerates toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, the electric vehicle (EV) and solar energy sectors stand as cornerstones of this transformative shift, promising not only environmental benefits but also substantial economic opportunities for innovative companies. Green Rain

Can AI Predict Australia's Renewable Energy Future?
Infrastructure & Technology Can AI Predict Australia's Renewable Energy Future?

As Australia strides toward a cleaner energy landscape with bold targets set for 2030 and 2050, the nation finds itself grappling with an intricate puzzle of technical, economic, and societal challenges that test its resolve. The ambition to shift to a predominantly renewable electricity grid

Can Wave Energy Power America's Sustainable Future?
Renewable Energy Can Wave Energy Power America's Sustainable Future?

Setting the Stage for a Renewable Revolution Imagine a scenario where the ceaseless motion of ocean waves powers over 100 million American homes, cutting reliance on fossil fuels and reshaping the energy landscape. This vision is no longer a distant dream but a tangible opportunity as wave energy

Should EPA Revoke Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding?
Environmental & Regulations Should EPA Revoke Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sparked heated controversy with its recent proposal to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a pivotal determination that has shaped federal climate policy for over a decade. This finding established that

Solomon Islands Alumnus Champions Waste-to-Energy Solutions
Utilities Solomon Islands Alumnus Champions Waste-to-Energy Solutions

In the heart of the Pacific, the Solomon Islands faces an escalating environmental crisis as mountains of waste accumulate daily, threatening public health, marine ecosystems, and the very livelihoods of its people, while urban centers like Honiara generate staggering amounts of refuse, making the

Can Hydropower Threaten Big Bend's Scarce Water Resources?
Renewable Energy Can Hydropower Threaten Big Bend's Scarce Water Resources?

In the vast, arid expanse of Texas's Big Bend region, spanning Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties, water is a precious and often scarce commodity that shapes the very fabric of life. Recently, a proposed hydropower initiative, dubbed the Last Chance Energy Project by Paradigm Shift Hydro,

Social Media's Impact on Clean Energy Discourse Revealed
Renewable Energy Social Media's Impact on Clean Energy Discourse Revealed

In today’s digital landscape, social media platforms have emerged as powerful arenas where public opinion on critical global challenges, such as the transition to clean energy, is shaped and contested. With billions of users engaging daily, these platforms can either amplify factual understanding

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