Silvia Grain

The very definition of value for industrial metals is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a pure focus on physical properties and supply-demand fundamentals to one that embeds environmental responsibility directly into the price tag. This evolution marks a critical turning point

In a striking paradox of progress and peril, PG&E Corporation finds itself at a critical juncture where an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from California's booming tech and manufacturing sectors offers a potential pathway to lower customer rates, yet this opportunity is continuously

The Brewing Storm Over Home Heating Regulations A high-stakes legal battle over the future of home heating has reached the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, pitting the natural gas industry against the Department of Energy (DOE). While the term "ban" may be an oversimplification, new federal energy

A landmark decision by the Department of Energy has sent ripples through the clean energy sector, officially revoking a $1.8 billion loan commitment previously allocated to Arizona Public Service, the state's largest investor-owned utility. This move halts a significant investment aimed at

A recent public policy report from the University of California, Riverside, is reigniting a critical debate, strongly urging the state to regulate broadband internet providers with the same rigor as essential services like water and electricity. The comprehensive analysis presents a detailed

A landmark 300-megawatt solar project in Missouri, designed to bolster the state's renewable energy portfolio, now faces a precarious future, not due to a lack of technological feasibility but because of profound financial uncertainties tied to grid integration. Ameren Missouri, the utility

A sophisticated cyberattack that targeted Poland's energy infrastructure last December has become a stark and urgent case study for critical infrastructure operators worldwide, prompting the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue a stern warning. This incident, which

With extensive experience in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is a leading expert on grid reliability, security, and the complex market dynamics of the U.S. solar industry. Today, he joins us to dissect Tesla’s recent, and seemingly paradoxical,

A Bold New Blueprint for New Jersey's Energy Future Confronted by some of the highest energy bills in recent memory, New Jersey residents are now looking toward a sweeping new state-led strategy for relief. Newly elected Governor Mikie Sherrill has launched an ambitious energy plan designed to

With us today is Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert on U.S. energy policy and grid infrastructure. We're here to unpack the recent, abrupt cancellation of a billion-dollar federal fund designed to build a more resilient, solar-powered energy grid in Puerto Rico. This decision marks a dramatic