In an era where the U.S. grid is pushed to its limits by soaring energy demands from AI data centers and the rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, a quiet revolution is underway with the emergence of innovative solutions. Traditional energy storage systems often fall short,
I'm thrilled to sit down with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and renewable energy, with a deep understanding of electricity delivery and grid reliability. As our go-to utilities specialist, Christopher has a wealth of insights on how policy and infrastructure
What if the river flowing near your home, a lifeline for drinking water and cherished memories, hid a toxic secret just upstream? Near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, this chilling scenario unfolds at the Mobuoy dump, a sprawling illegal landfill uncovered over a decade ago. Spanning more than 100
As the United States grapples with the urgent need to transition to clean energy amid escalating climate concerns, a staggering statistic emerges: the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that wave energy along American coastlines could generate over 1,400 terawatt-hours of electricity annually,
How does a region keep the lights on when energy demand is set to skyrocket by 35% in just a decade? In Quebec, where hydropower fuels a staggering 60% of Canada’s electricity, the answer lies in bold investments and strategic upgrades to meet this growing challenge. GE Vernova, a titan in energy
What if the power to stabilize an entire state’s energy grid lay not in massive power plants, but in the humble batteries tucked away in thousands of homes across California? This innovative concept is no longer a distant dream but a tangible reality taking shape through a groundbreaking virtual
Utility planners are entering a high-stakes era. Climate change, aging infrastructure, and stricter regulations mean that energy, water, and waste systems can no longer operate in isolation. As infrastructure executives have begun to warn, “the utilities are actually converging: water is energy,
In a bold move toward sustainable energy, Mexico's federal government has unveiled a substantial investment of 800 million pesos, equivalent to roughly $42.8 million, to develop two cutting-edge solar thermal power plants in Baja California Sur, a region with a unique standalone electric grid. This
The Delmarva Peninsula, a unique coastal region bridging Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, finds itself at the epicenter of a heated national debate over renewable energy. A major offshore wind project by US Wind, poised to deliver clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes in Maryland while
Imagine a rural community where the promise of lightning-fast internet could transform daily life, only to be met with abandoned cables and unfulfilled dreams, leaving residents frustrated and disconnected. In North Shropshire, England, the rollout of fiber optic broadband was meant to bridge the
