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.
California Governor Signs Key Recycling and Waste Bills
Utilities California Governor Signs Key Recycling and Waste Bills

What happens when a state drowning in waste decides to fight back with innovation and grit? California, grappling with overflowing landfills and looming environmental deadlines, has just witnessed a game-changing moment as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a trio of transformative bills—SB 279, AB 70,

Is Biodiesel Truly Sustainable in California’s Green Push?
Energy Management Is Biodiesel Truly Sustainable in California’s Green Push?

California stands as a beacon of environmental progress, championing aggressive policies to achieve carbon neutrality and combat climate change with unwavering determination. At the heart of this mission is the promotion of biodiesel, particularly renewable diesel crafted from plant oils and animal

Esri Unveils New Telecom Domain for ArcGIS Utility Network
Utilities Esri Unveils New Telecom Domain for ArcGIS Utility Network

In an era where utility management is becoming increasingly complex, particularly within the telecommunications sector, Esri has stepped up with a groundbreaking update to its ArcGIS Utility Network (UN). This sophisticated platform, renowned for mapping and managing intricate utility systems, has

How Will Environmental Firms Navigate 2025 Challenges?
Environmental & Regulations How Will Environmental Firms Navigate 2025 Challenges?

As the environmental services industry steps into a pivotal year, it faces a landscape marked by both unprecedented success and looming uncertainties that could reshape its trajectory, demanding strategic adaptability. In 2024, the Top 200 environmental firms globally achieved a staggering $178.6

Distributed Utility Power Moves to the Edge
Editorial Distributed Utility Power Moves to the Edge

For more than a century, the American electric grid has been built on a deceptively simple premise: generate electricity at large, centralized power plants and send it across long transmission lines to communities and factories. This model, often referred to as the “ centralized utility model ,”

Why Is Waste Management a Top Dividend Stock for Investors?
Utilities Why Is Waste Management a Top Dividend Stock for Investors?

In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, few sectors offer the kind of stability and consistent returns that essential services provide, and Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) stands as a prime example of this reliability with its dominant presence in the industry. As North

Can Mozambique's $6 Billion Dam Solve Energy Challenges?
Renewable Energy Can Mozambique's $6 Billion Dam Solve Energy Challenges?

Imagine a nation where over 40% of the population still lives in darkness, unable to power a single light bulb or charge a phone, yet holds the potential to become a regional energy powerhouse. Mozambique, a country of 33 million in southern Africa, stands at this critical juncture with its

Can DOE's Reactor Pilot Revive U.S. Nuclear Energy?
Environmental & Regulations Can DOE's Reactor Pilot Revive U.S. Nuclear Energy?

Setting the Stage for a Nuclear Market Shift In a landscape where clean energy demands are surging, driven by data center expansions and ambitious decarbonization targets, the U.S. nuclear energy sector stands at a critical crossroads. The Department of Energy (DOE) has rolled out a groundbreaking

How Will Duke Energy Balance Growth and Carbon Goals?
Environmental & Regulations How Will Duke Energy Balance Growth and Carbon Goals?

Imagine a region buzzing with economic activity, where data centers and manufacturing hubs are driving electricity demand to unprecedented heights, while state laws demand a carbon-neutral future by 2050. This is the reality in the Carolinas, where Duke Energy, a major utility provider, faces an

How Is BDO Capital Leading Green Financing in the Philippines?
Renewable Energy How Is BDO Capital Leading Green Financing in the Philippines?

In a nation grappling with the dual challenges of energy security and environmental degradation, one financial institution stands out for its commitment to sustainable solutions. The Philippines, with its growing population and industrial demands, faces an urgent need for innovative approaches to

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