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.
Why Are Carbon Markets Incomplete Without Nuclear Energy?
Environmental & Regulations Why Are Carbon Markets Incomplete Without Nuclear Energy?

Imagine a global system designed to slash carbon emissions, yet it overlooks one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change. Carbon markets, pivotal in incentivizing low-carbon solutions, continue to exclude nuclear energy—a source that prevents over 430 million metric tons of

How Are Regulations Reshaping the Natural Gas Industry?
Environmental & Regulations How Are Regulations Reshaping the Natural Gas Industry?

Imagine a landscape where the natural gas industry, once a cornerstone of energy reliability, faces unprecedented pressure to transform almost overnight. With regulatory dockets active in over a dozen states, the push for decarbonization, affordability, and infrastructure reform is reshaping how

FERC Chairman Rosner Urges to Build Energy Infrastructure
Environmental & Regulations FERC Chairman Rosner Urges to Build Energy Infrastructure

What happens when the lifeblood of a nation’s economy and technological prowess—its energy grid—teeters on the brink of overload, especially with data centers powering artificial intelligence and reshored manufacturing hungry for electricity? The United States faces a critical juncture, and David

Nevada Regulators Approve NV Energy Demand Charge Changes
Renewable Energy Nevada Regulators Approve NV Energy Demand Charge Changes

In a move that has stirred considerable debate across the state, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUC) recently made a unanimous decision to greenlight significant alterations to NV Energy’s billing structure, impacting both residential and small business customers. This ruling, finalized

How Is Clean Energy Investment Adapting to Policy Shifts?
Renewable Energy How Is Clean Energy Investment Adapting to Policy Shifts?

In the first half of this year, clean energy investment in the United States stands at a staggering $86 billion, a figure that underscores the sector's vitality even as it navigates turbulent policy waters. The landscape has been dramatically reshaped by recent legislative changes under the Trump

Why Is DOE Delaying Michigan Coal Plant Retirement?
Infrastructure & Technology Why Is DOE Delaying Michigan Coal Plant Retirement?

In the heart of Michigan, a pivotal battle unfolds over the future of energy markets, as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extends emergency orders to delay the retirement of Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive. This 1,420-MW facility, originally set to close in

Can Texas Lead the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Renewable Energy Can Texas Lead the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

As the aviation industry grapples with the urgent need to reduce its carbon footprint, a groundbreaking partnership in Texas is sparking hope for a greener future, with significant implications for sustainability. In the small town of Bon Wier, USA BioEnergy has joined forces with industry giants

How Is Bridge Power Revolutionizing Texas Data Centers?
Energy Management How Is Bridge Power Revolutionizing Texas Data Centers?

In the heart of Texas, where the digital economy is booming with unprecedented demand for data centers to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing, a significant challenge looms large—grid interconnection delays that can stall projects for years. Amid this bottleneck, an innovative

Is Wind and Solar Power Truly Worthless per DOE Claims?
Renewable Energy Is Wind and Solar Power Truly Worthless per DOE Claims?

In a world increasingly reliant on sustainable energy solutions to combat climate change, a startling assertion from a prominent governmental body has sparked intense debate among policymakers, scientists, and environmentalists alike. The Department of Energy (DOE), a key player in shaping national

Clean Energy Sector Awaits Clarity on FEOC Rules in OBBBA
Renewable Energy Clean Energy Sector Awaits Clarity on FEOC Rules in OBBBA

As the clean energy sector navigates a complex landscape of new legislation and regulations, few voices carry the weight and insight of Christopher Hailstone. With a robust background in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery, Christopher serves as a trusted expert on grid

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