Carlos Ortegains

The landscape of American environmental policy has undergone a dramatic transformation as federal regulators begin to dismantle decades of restrictive climate mandates that once defined the nation’s industrial strategy. This shift marks a fundamental departure from the regulatory framework

Following a particularly harsh and extended winter season, residents across York and parts of Peel Region are experiencing a frustrating wave of intermittent power outages, seemingly without the typical culprits of high winds or heavy storms. As temperatures finally begin to climb, the very

The ambitious push to re-shore the American clean energy supply chain has reached a critical juncture with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS releasing their much-anticipated proposed guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions. For months, developers and manufacturers

The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence and a significant wave of industrial onshoring are creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand across the United States, placing the nation’s existing power grid under immense and unforeseen strain. This new era of consumption is not a

The explosive proliferation of data centers across the country has ignited a contentious debate, often casting these massive energy consumers as an existential threat to grid stability and customer affordability. This binary perspective, which pits economic development against the integrity of the

With deep experience in energy management and grid reliability, Christopher Hailstone provides critical insights into the nation's transition to electric vehicles. We sat down with him to discuss a recent, significant proposal by the Federal Highway Administration to shift the "Buy America"

In the shadow of Washington’s rolling hills, a monumental clash between the urgent demands of a modernizing energy grid and the timeless traditions of an ancient culture has culminated in a federal decision that reverberates across the Pacific Northwest. Federal regulators have granted a 40-year

As New Jersey households grapple with the financial strain of unexpectedly high utility costs, state regulators are championing an innovative solution that looks not to massive new power stations but to the untapped potential already existing in homes and businesses. This forward-thinking strategy

The sight of wildlife flourishing alongside heavy industry has long been a rare occurrence, but the Yeongpung Seokpo Smelter is rewriting that narrative by demonstrating a profound environmental transformation. In a striking validation of its new operational philosophy, otters—a species notoriously

A Local Decision with National Ripple Effects A pivotal decision unfolding within the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission could fundamentally set a national precedent for the future architecture of the American power grid. At its core, the ruling will determine whether the next wave of