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 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

Eastern Shore Group Appeals Conowingo Dam Settlement
Renewable Energy Eastern Shore Group Appeals Conowingo Dam Settlement

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

Cape Town Water Disruptions Expected in These Areas
Utilities Cape Town Water Disruptions Expected in These Areas

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

Will Amazon's Mega Deal Derail Indiana's Climate Goals?
Energy Management Will Amazon's Mega Deal Derail Indiana's Climate Goals?

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

What Do New CA Climate Rules Mean for Companies?
Environmental & Regulations What Do New CA Climate Rules Mean for Companies?

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

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