Palo Alto, nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, faces a critical challenge as California’s inherent Mediterranean climate subjects the region to periodic droughts. After experiencing significant rainfall in early 2023 that offered temporary relief, the city continues to enforce stringent water c
The anticipated surge in new electricity load over the next few years is creating challenges for grid operators, utilities, and regulators. This surge has led to speculative behavior among developers, who submit multiple interconnection requests for the same project or for underdeveloped projects,
In early 2025, two notable events underscored the balance required to achieve energy dominance in the United States: Kendrick Lamar's Grammy wins and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to a PJM capacity auction price surge. This article explores how to foster energy
As the Biden administration strives to advance the agenda of electric vehicles (EVs), it faces significant political hurdles, particularly from opponents like former President Donald Trump. These challenges are intensified by the ongoing struggle to maintain the federal tax credits for EV buyers
In a world where environmental concerns grow more pressing by the day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a stand against one of the most pervasive and challenging issues: food waste. As the agency mobilizes resources and introduces strategies to curb the detrimental impact of
Recent advancements in nuclear fusion research have brought the dream of clean, limitless energy closer to reality. Chinese researchers have made significant strides in inertial confinement fusion (ICF), offering new insights into high-energy-density physics and the early universe. These
In early 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under Chairman Mark Christie, has undertaken a robust agenda centered around consumer protection, grid reliability, state collaboration, and the complexities of colocating large electricity loads at power plant sites. Drawing from his
Eco-friendly practices have only started to emerge recently, as research on how the actions of the modern world are affecting the environment highlights the need for a focus on sustainability. The utility sector—which brings together water, electricity, gas, and waste management—is no exception to
PJM Interconnection, the operator of the electric grid and wholesale electricity market across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has proposed a fast-track review process for shovel-ready generation projects. Known as the Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), this proposal aims to address
The powerful influence of big tech companies on our daily lives has extended beyond digital domination, now significantly impacting physical infrastructure, particularly the energy sector. Julianne Malveaux's thought-provoking article brings this pressing issue to the forefront, emphasizing
