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.
Will GOP Rollback on Clean Energy Hurt Jobs and Investments?
Renewable Energy Will GOP Rollback on Clean Energy Hurt Jobs and Investments?

The GOP's budget proposal introduces a polarizing legislative change aimed at dismantling clean energy subsidies, which are integral to the U.S. energy landscape. This strategic move targets significant cost savings but raises concerns about economic repercussions within the solar and storage

Vistra Seeks Extension for Illinois Solar Projects Amid Delays
Renewable Energy Vistra Seeks Extension for Illinois Solar Projects Amid Delays

Picture a world where supply chain disruptions can halt a solar revolution before it begins. Vistra Corp., a prominent figure in the renewable energy scene, finds itself at the heart of such a scenario. With ambitious plans to transform existing Illinois coal plant sites into solar and battery

Trend Analysis: Tariff Impacts on Solar Industry
Renewable Energy Trend Analysis: Tariff Impacts on Solar Industry

A recent surge in tariffs imposed on solar imports from Southeast Asia has sent ripples throughout the U.S. solar industry. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Commerce Department have taken action against imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, citing "unfair

Is Biomass the Future of Sustainable Energy Growth?
Renewable Energy Is Biomass the Future of Sustainable Energy Growth?

As the world continues to grapple with climate change and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, biomass emerges as a linchpin in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Biomass energy, derived from organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, and waste, stands out for its ability

Trend Analysis: Transferability in Clean Energy Finance
Renewable Energy Trend Analysis: Transferability in Clean Energy Finance

In recent years, the clean energy sector has witnessed a pivotal transformation due largely to the tax credit transferability provision introduced with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This provision has significantly changed the landscape of clean energy project financing by decoupling tax

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

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

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 concerns

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

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