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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

California, long hailed as a global vanguard of clean energy policy, finds itself in a paradoxical position, compelled to prioritize foundational grid reliability over the rapid expansion of new policy-driven projects. This strategic recalibration by the California Independent System Operator

A Regulatory Rollback: Unpacking the EPA's Weaker Stance on Power Plant Pollution In a move that sends significant ripples through the American energy sector, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule that dramatically weakens nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards

In the shadow of the catastrophic 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which left millions without power and resulted in nearly 250 deaths, the U.S. electric sector is now confronting a critical test of its resilience with the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern. A palpable sense of urgency pervades the

With extensive experience in energy management and large-scale utility operations, Christopher Hailstone offers a unique perspective on the intricate dynamics of the waste management industry. We sat down with him to dissect the recent news of WM’s planned acquisition of California-based Waste