Emilia Herraira

Emilia Herraira

Energy Solutions Consultant
Emilia Herraira has deep understanding of energy technologies. She covers a wide range of topics, from building efficiency and industrial process optimization to smart energy management systems. Emilia focuses on reducing energy waste and lowering carbon emissions. She is passionate about sustainability and helping businesses reduce their environmental impact.
First US Utility Geothermal Network to Double with DOE Funds
Utilities First US Utility Geothermal Network to Double with DOE Funds

A pioneering geothermal energy project in Framingham, Massachusetts, has successfully secured a significant federal investment that will dramatically expand its innovative approach to heating and cooling, setting a powerful precedent for the nation's energy future. The U.S. Department of Energy

FERC Approves SPP Power Expansion, Rejects Key Proposals
Environmental & Regulations FERC Approves SPP Power Expansion, Rejects Key Proposals

Setting the Stage for Energy Market Dynamics In a landscape where electricity demand surges relentlessly across the U.S., the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has delivered a pivotal decision on the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a key player managing the grid across 14 states from eastern

How Will Solar Energy Shape the U.S. Power Grid by 2028?
Renewable Energy How Will Solar Energy Shape the U.S. Power Grid by 2028?

Setting the Stage for a Renewable Revolution Imagine a future where the sun powers a majority of the U.S. energy needs, slashing carbon footprints and reshaping how electricity flows across the nation. This isn't a distant dream but a tangible reality unfolding right now in 2025, as solar energy

Why Are California Utilities Delaying Solar Grid Connections?
Renewable Energy Why Are California Utilities Delaying Solar Grid Connections?

I’m thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy with a deep understanding of electricity delivery and grid reliability. As our go-to utilities specialist, Christopher has spent years navigating the complexities of California’s energy

Is China Targeting U.S. Energy Systems for Future Attacks?
Environmental & Regulations Is China Targeting U.S. Energy Systems for Future Attacks?

What happens when the lifeblood of a nation—its energy grid—becomes the battlefield of an unseen enemy? In a chilling scenario, entire cities could plunge into darkness, not from natural disasters, but from deliberate cyberattacks orchestrated by a foreign power. Recent discussions in a U.S. House

Will Buying an Approved Landfill Skew Ottawa's Waste Plan?
Utilities Will Buying an Approved Landfill Skew Ottawa's Waste Plan?

Ottawa’s waste crossroads: a shrinking landfill, a new opportunity, and what’s at stake With Trail Road counting down close to its final decade of capacity, the city is being pulled between urgent operational needs and a high-stakes strategic choice that could define how garbage is handled for a

New York Grid at Risk: Aging Systems and Rising Demand
Energy Management New York Grid at Risk: Aging Systems and Rising Demand

Picture a sweltering summer day in New York, where millions of residents crank up their air conditioners, electric vehicles hum through city streets, and businesses buzz with activity. Suddenly, the lights flicker, and entire neighborhoods plunge into darkness. This scenario isn't a distant

Raven SR's $75M Waste-to-Hydrogen Facility Breaks Ground
Utilities Raven SR's $75M Waste-to-Hydrogen Facility Breaks Ground

As a pioneer in the renewable energy sector, Christopher Hailstone has dedicated his career to transforming waste into sustainable solutions. With a deep background in energy management and grid reliability, he’s at the forefront of Raven SR’s groundbreaking waste-to-hydrogen initiative. Today,

NIPSCO Partners with Amazon for 3 GW Data Center Power Deal
Energy Management NIPSCO Partners with Amazon for 3 GW Data Center Power Deal

I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, who brings a wealth of knowledge on electricity delivery and grid reliability. With a deep understanding of the utility sector, Christopher offers unparalleled insights into the

Can the U.S. Stop China from Dominating Aluminum Recycling?
Utilities Can the U.S. Stop China from Dominating Aluminum Recycling?

What happens when a seemingly mundane aluminum can becomes a pawn in a high-stakes geopolitical chess game? In an era where global demand for aluminum is projected to surge by 80% by 2050, the battle for control over recycling this vital metal is intensifying. The United States finds itself at a

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