In this interview, we speak with Christopher Hailstone, an expert in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery, about Last Energy's ambitious plans to build 30 microreactors in Haskell County, Texas. This discussion will cover topics such as grid reliability, data center
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Citizens Energy Corp. have partnered on an investment program designed to help lower- and moderate-income households manage their energy bills more effectively. This initiative, consisting of a significant financial investment by Citizens Energy, is
The revival of the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear plant, now renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center (CEC), stands as a crucial effort in addressing the burgeoning demand for clean energy. Constellation Energy's ambitious project aims to bring the 835-MW Pennsylvania nuclear plant back online
The multi-year agreement between Clearloop, a carbon solutions platform under Silicon Ranch, and Microsoft aims to deploy up to 100 MW of renewable energy projects over the next three years. These projects will be situated in socioeconomically diverse and historically underinvested American
The North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) recently conducted a study mandated by Congress in 2023, which recommended an increased interregional transfer capacity of 35 GW to ensure grid reliability during extreme weather events. This proposal has sparked considerable debate on its
The City of Bulawayo is grappling with severe waste management challenges, stemming from vehicle shortages, landfill hazards, and difficulties in enforcing by-laws. The council meeting held in November 2024 revealed numerous logistical and environmental concerns that urgently need to be addressed
The recent move by the White House to assert authority over the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other independent regulatory agencies has sparked significant interest and debate. This step is based on an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which mandates these
Christopher Hailstone has extensive experience with energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He is also an expert on utilities, providing valuable insights on grid reliability and security. Today, we discuss CBRE's recent partnership with EVPassport, the details of this
The integration of renewable energy sources and the rising popularity of electric vehicles are adding more strain to the main grid, making reliability a primary concern, especially in remote areas or regions prone to natural disasters. Recent extreme weather events have exposed significant
Efforts to reduce utility bills through energy efficiency vary significantly across U.S. states, with nearly half of them neglecting to implement basic measures intended to promote energy conservation. This situation has worsened in light of former President Donald Trump’s rollback of federal c
