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.
How Does Galway's Warm Home Hub Improve Energy Efficiency?
Energy Management How Does Galway's Warm Home Hub Improve Energy Efficiency?

How Does Galway's Warm Home Hub Improve Energy Efficiency? The Warm Home Hub Galway, located at the Westside Resource Centre, plays a vital role in creating warmer, healthier, and more energy-efficient homes as part of a pilot program that aligns with the EU Net Zero Cities initiative.

New Tax Credits Boost Diverse U.S. Clean Energy Technologies
Renewable Energy New Tax Credits Boost Diverse U.S. Clean Energy Technologies

The U.S. Treasury has recently finalized its guidance on the technology-neutral 45Y and 48E clean electricity tax credits, which are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, shifting significantly from the previous 45 production tax credit and 48 investment tax credit. These newly implemented credits,

Is Teradata Corporation the Best Investment in Data Analytics?
Infrastructure & Technology Is Teradata Corporation the Best Investment in Data Analytics?

The data analytics industry is experiencing substantial expansion, supported by the growth of big data and predictive analytics uptake across various sectors such as finance, healthcare, and transportation. The application of analytics tools for purposes including market forecasting, generating

NSWMA Proposes Night-Time Garbage Collection to Boost Efficiency
Utilities NSWMA Proposes Night-Time Garbage Collection to Boost Efficiency

In a new push to enhance efficiency and address urban challenges, Owen Ellington, Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), recently proposed a significant shift in how garbage collection is managed. His proposal, discussed during a special operations meeting called

Key Trends and Challenges in the U.S. Electric Power Sector 2025
Energy Management Key Trends and Challenges in the U.S. Electric Power Sector 2025

The U.S. electric power sector experienced a transformative year in 2024, marked by significant policy advancements in renewables, transmission, nuclear energy, and additional areas. As 2025 begins, the sector faces numerous business challenges and the ramifications of the 2024 elections. This

How Are IEC Verification Services Transforming Emission Reporting Standards?
Environmental & Regulations How Are IEC Verification Services Transforming Emission Reporting Standards?

The launch of the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) new portfolio of carbon footprint verification services marks a significant step in the global effort to combat climate change. These services are designed to help companies build trust and credibility in their commitment to

Can Data Centers and AI Drive Utility Growth Without Overbuilding?
Infrastructure & Technology Can Data Centers and AI Drive Utility Growth Without Overbuilding?

As data centers and artificial intelligence technologies continue to expand at an unprecedented rate, U.S. utility companies are poised to experience significant growth opportunities. This trend, however, also comes with inherent risks that need careful management. According to a recent Bank of

Biden Bans New Offshore Drilling, Aims for Clean Energy Transition
Renewable Energy Biden Bans New Offshore Drilling, Aims for Clean Energy Transition

President Joe Biden's recent executive action aims to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling across a vast expanse of more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters. This directive includes the entire East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean off Washington, Oregon, and

Midwest Advances Energy Infrastructure with Major Transmission Projects
Infrastructure & Technology Midwest Advances Energy Infrastructure with Major Transmission Projects

The Midwest is undergoing a transformative phase in its energy infrastructure development through the recent approval of a record-setting portfolio of transmission lines by the Midwestern grid operator, MISO. Dubbed “build, baby, build,” this initiative aims to significantly enhance the region’s gri

Will FERC Mandate Gas Pipeline Reliability Standards for Winter?
Energy Management Will FERC Mandate Gas Pipeline Reliability Standards for Winter?

The severe power outages that swept across the Southeast and nearly led to the collapse of New York City's gas system during Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022 have spurred significant concerns about the reliability of gas pipeline infrastructure during extreme cold weather. In response,

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