Carlos Ortegains

In the heart of eastern Shasta County, California, a contentious battle over renewable energy development is reaching a critical turning point, as a proposed wind farm faces significant hurdles that could ultimately lead to its rejection. The Fountain Wind project, envisioned as a substantial

In the heart of Alabama, the City of Tuscaloosa has long grappled with a persistent and troubling issue that threatens both public health and environmental integrity—sewage spills that have marred its streets and waterways for decades, leading to widespread concern. This crisis, driven by an aging

The electric grid stands as the backbone of modern society, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across America, yet it faces relentless challenges from environmental stressors, mechanical wear, and evolving energy demands with over 160,000 miles of high-voltage transmission

Setting the Stage for Solar Expansion in San Antonio In the heart of Texas, where energy demands often clash with sustainability goals, CPS Energy, San Antonio's municipal electric utility, has unveiled a transformative initiative to secure 600 megawatts (MW) of solar generation through a power

As the world leans more heavily on renewable energy, a pressing challenge looms over the wind power industry: what happens to decommissioned wind turbine blades that are notoriously difficult to recycle due to their tough resin coatings? Often relegated to landfills, dubbed "windmill graveyards,"

Setting the Stage for Safer Infrastructure In the wake of devastating wildfires that scorched West Los Angeles County, a staggering reality has emerged: outdated overhead power lines pose a lethal threat during natural disasters, often knocked down by high winds or flames. These exposed wires have

In a world where millions of tons of plastic waste clog landfills and pollute oceans each year, the quest for sustainable packaging solutions has never been more urgent, especially as plastic packaging remains a cornerstone of modern commerce. This poses an environmental crisis that demands

The misconception of “free” or disposable renewable energy has emerged as a critical challenge in modern energy management. Utilities once assumed that surplus generation from wind and solar sources was sufficiently low-cost to make storage optimization unnecessary. Current market dynamics,

The United States grapples with a staggering 292 million tons of municipal solid waste generated annually, a figure that underscores an urgent need for sustainable solutions. Amid this challenge, FCC Environmental Services, the North American branch of the Spanish FCC Group, emerges as a formidable

What happens when a storm roars through a community, leaving homes dark not just for a fleeting moment, but for days on end? Across the United States, this troubling reality is unfolding as extreme weather events—hurricanes, wildfires, and blizzards—push power grids to their breaking point,