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.
Florida Lawmakers Pull $400M from Controversial Reservoir Project
Utilities Florida Lawmakers Pull $400M from Controversial Reservoir Project

In a dramatic twist in Florida’s water management politics, state lawmakers recently decided to rescind a substantial $400 million allocation earmarked for a large-scale reservoir project in Central Florida. Originally intended to assist in the storage and treatment of stormwater and agricultural r

Mastering Carbon Fit-Outs: Key Steps for Facility Managers
Environmental & Regulations Mastering Carbon Fit-Outs: Key Steps for Facility Managers

With 80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 already constructed, current structures play a massive role in meeting carbon reduction targets. Facility managers are pivotal in managing carbon during fit-outs and refurbishments. This responsibility is not just about compliance with regulations

Solar Over Water: GRIC Innovates to Save Energy and Conserve Water
Renewable Energy Solar Over Water: GRIC Innovates to Save Energy and Conserve Water

In a world increasingly strained by environmental challenges, the innovative approach undertaken by the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) stands out as a groundbreaking solution. Combining renewable energy generation with water conservation, GRIC’s experiment involves the novel placement of solar p

Equinor's Empire Wind Project Faces Uncertainty Amid Halt
Infrastructure & Technology Equinor's Empire Wind Project Faces Uncertainty Amid Halt

Equinor's ambitious Empire Wind project, a significant renewable energy initiative off the coast of New York, has encountered significant challenges following a recent stop-work order from the Trump administration. The halt was enacted by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on April 17, raising

Empire Wind Project Resumes Construction, Costs Loom
Renewable Energy Empire Wind Project Resumes Construction, Costs Loom

In the fast-evolving world of renewable energy, Christopher Hailstone stands out as a seasoned expert, particularly in energy management and electricity delivery. Today, he sheds light on the complexities surrounding the Empire Wind 1 project—an ambitious endeavor aiming to power 500,000 homes in N

Legal Clash Over Trump-Era Reversal on Empire Wind Project
Infrastructure & Technology Legal Clash Over Trump-Era Reversal on Empire Wind Project

The ongoing legal battle over the Empire Wind project off New York's coast brings to light a critical intersection of legal, environmental, and economic interests in the renewable energy sector. The lawsuit filed by fishing companies and offshore wind opponents challenges the decision to

Can Clean Energy Thrive Amid Political Uncertainty?
Energy Management Can Clean Energy Thrive Amid Political Uncertainty?

The clean energy sector in the United States is witnessing a paradigm shift, marked by significant growth in regions traditionally not associated with renewable energy deployments. States like Texas have emerged as leaders in clean energy capacity expansion, with over 1,700 MW deployed in 2025

House GOP Budget Threatens Clean Energy Progress
Energy Management House GOP Budget Threatens Clean Energy Progress

In a turbulent shift for the clean energy landscape in America, House Republicans have introduced a budget plan that could pose formidable challenges to the renewable energy sector. The passage of this budget signals a departure from previous bipartisan support, threatening the clean energy

Minnesota Energy Connection Boosts Grid, Economic Growth
Utilities Minnesota Energy Connection Boosts Grid, Economic Growth

The approval of the Minnesota Energy Connection (MEC) transmission project signifies a pivotal development in Minnesota's quest for a robust energy infrastructure and a resilient economic landscape. As a newly sanctioned initiative, the MEC is set to address significant energy challenges that

Republican Bill Advances, Cutting Clean Energy Incentives
Renewable Energy Republican Bill Advances, Cutting Clean Energy Incentives

In a recent development that has sparked intense debate among policymakers and industry stakeholders, a Republican budget bill has made its way through the House Budget Committee. The initial opposition from five Republican lawmakers, who were concerned about the implications of wind and solar tax

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