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
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
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
A river of mud threatens to choke the life out of the Chesapeake Bay, and a legal document filed in a state office could decide whether the floodgates of environmental disaster are held back or thrown wide open. At the center of this storm is the Conowingo Dam, a nearly century-old hydroelectric
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has officially announced that several areas across the metropole will experience planned water supply interruptions this week as essential maintenance is carried out on the city's vast water supply infrastructure. These temporary shutdowns
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
