Silvia Grain

Silvia Grain

Renewable Energy Expert
Silvia Grain is a respected expert in renewable energy technologies. She covers efficiency strategies and grid modernization initiatives. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Silvia offers actionable insights to utilities professionals, policymakers, and consumers, advocating for a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Are Data Centers and AI Straining America's Largest Power Grid?
Infrastructure & Technology Are Data Centers and AI Straining America's Largest Power Grid?

The energy bills for electricity rise staggeringly in regions connected to PJM Interconnection, painting a perplexing picture. Predicted to surge over 20%, these costs prompt inquiries into the underlying causes. As advanced AI and extensive data centers continue to weave into daily operations,

Trump Signs Bill Slashing Clean Energy Tax Credits
Environmental & Regulations Trump Signs Bill Slashing Clean Energy Tax Credits

In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy policy, the recent budget bill signed by President Trump has sparked significant debate. Christopher Hailstone, an expert in energy management and renewable energy, joins us to discuss the implications of these changes, offering insights into grid

Energy Crisis Looms: Debate Over U.S. Grid Reliability Intensifies
Energy Management Energy Crisis Looms: Debate Over U.S. Grid Reliability Intensifies

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has spotlighted increasing apprehension over the reliability of the nation's power grid, suggesting that power outages could amplify a hundredfold by the end of the decade. The prediction stems from escalating electricity demand, plant

Highgate Dam Tear Threatens Affordable Power for Vermont Communities
Renewable Energy Highgate Dam Tear Threatens Affordable Power for Vermont Communities

The Highgate Hydropower Dam in Franklin County, Vermont, is central to providing electricity to nearly 3,800 local customers across various communities, including Swanton Village, Swanton Town, Highgate, and St. Albans. Renowned for delivering affordable power, the dam facilitates some of the

Record-High Power Consumption and Transition to Renewables in 2025
Infrastructure & Technology Record-High Power Consumption and Transition to Renewables in 2025

In a world where energy demand is constantly evolving, staying ahead with accurate predictions and insights is crucial. Today, we're delving into projections for U.S. power consumption with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and electricity delivery. With an intricate

Sonnedix Expands Energy Portfolio with Wind and Battery Focus
Energy Management Sonnedix Expands Energy Portfolio with Wind and Battery Focus

In the swiftly evolving energy sector, firms pivot to embrace diversified approaches, integrating multiple technologies to respond to new challenges and opportunities. Sonnedix, a renowned global player, stands at the forefront of this transformation. The company's emphasis on wind energy and

OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output Amid Uncertain Global Demand
Infrastructure & Technology OPEC+ Boosts Oil Output Amid Uncertain Global Demand

Emerging from a pandemic, OPEC+ finds itself in a quandary, operating against a backdrop where oil demand exhibits erratic patterns. As the world’s economies attempt recovery, this major oil alliance increases its output, yet questions loom: Who will consume this surplus, and at what cost? The

Solar Emerges as America's Leading Energy Source by 2028
Energy Management Solar Emerges as America's Leading Energy Source by 2028

Solar power is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of America's energy framework, marking a transformative shift in the nation's energy strategy. With the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reporting solar energy's unprecedented contributions to new electricity-generating capacity, the

Can Renewables Support Grid Reliability Amid Extreme Weather?
Renewable Energy Can Renewables Support Grid Reliability Amid Extreme Weather?

A recent meeting of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has placed a spotlight on a pressing challenge confronting the nation's power infrastructure: the ability of grid operators to maintain stability amid extreme weather conditions. Dominated by the voices of leaders like FERC

Is New Jersey Leading the Charge in Energy Storage Innovation?
Energy Management Is New Jersey Leading the Charge in Energy Storage Innovation?

New Jersey stands at the forefront of an ambitious energy revolution as it embarks on procuring 1 gigawatt (GW) of transmission-scale energy storage. This effort, spearheaded by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, is a significant part of the state's expansive clean energy blueprint. Governor

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