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.
Utilities Can Drive Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal for Net-Zero Emissions
Environmental & Regulations Utilities Can Drive Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal for Net-Zero Emissions

The newly released report by the Carbon Business Council, titled “Utilities and Carbon Removal: A Gigaton Scale Opportunity,” underscores the significant role utility companies can play in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to achieve net-zero emissions. Developed in collaboration with the Carbon Bus

NARUC Advocates for Increased Funding for Grid-Enhancing Technologies
Infrastructure & Technology NARUC Advocates for Increased Funding for Grid-Enhancing Technologies

The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has recently passed an influential resolution urging for greater adoption and funding for grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and high-performance conductors (HPCs). This significant move underscores the critical need for

How Much Money Can You Save by Unplugging Your Home Appliances?
Energy Management How Much Money Can You Save by Unplugging Your Home Appliances?

Reducing electricity bills might be simpler than you think. One surprisingly effective method involves unplugging your appliances when they're not in use, a problem often referred to as "vampire power" that can add a considerable amount to your energy costs. Understanding Vampire

Can Japanese Youth Activists Spark Change in Climate Policy?
Renewable Energy Can Japanese Youth Activists Spark Change in Climate Policy?

A youth-led initiative in Japan has recently garnered widespread attention by taking legal action against ten major utility companies accused of exacerbating the climate crisis. Sixteen young activists have filed a lawsuit, marking the first instance of such a case initiated by young people in

Springfield CU Seeks Customer Help Identifying Lead Water Pipes
Utilities Springfield CU Seeks Customer Help Identifying Lead Water Pipes

In an effort to comply with new federal requirements aimed at keeping drinking water free of lead, City Utilities (CU) of Springfield is urging its customers to report the type of material used in their water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Department of

Potential Risks to U.S. Energy Storage from Trump’s Tariff Plans
Energy Management Potential Risks to U.S. Energy Storage from Trump’s Tariff Plans

The United States' energy storage sector faces potential risks arising from the prospective policies of incoming President-elect Donald Trump. His proposal to implement increased tariffs on imported battery materials could have profound implications for the industry, which is already

How Do Updated E-Filing Utilities Simplify ITR-7 Tax Filing?
Environmental & Regulations How Do Updated E-Filing Utilities Simplify ITR-7 Tax Filing?

Filing taxes can often be a daunting process, particularly for entities required to file ITR-7 under sections 139(4A), 139(4B), 139(4C), or 139(4D) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, recent advancements in e-filing utilities by the Income Tax Department of India promise a simpler and more

Virtual Power Plants: Strengthening Grids and Supporting Renewables
Utilities Virtual Power Plants: Strengthening Grids and Supporting Renewables

The article opens by recounting an intense September in Texas, where record-breaking heat resulted in an urgent strain on the power grid. The Texas grid operator had to declare an emergency to handle the surging electricity demand. Amid this crisis, the state narrowly avoided power outages thanks

Equinor Shifts Focus to Profitability in Renewable Energy Strategy
Renewable Energy Equinor Shifts Focus to Profitability in Renewable Energy Strategy

Equinor ASA, a significant entity in the global energy sector, is downsizing its renewables unit, signaling a strategic shift from expansion to profitability in light of high costs and reduced returns. This decision comes at a time when many European utilities are reassessing their renewable

Will California Preserve Landlines Amid AT&T's Modernization Push?
Utilities Will California Preserve Landlines Amid AT&T's Modernization Push?

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) recently made a decisive move by unanimously rejecting AT&T’s application to cease landline and other essential services in regions lacking alternative options, thereby highlighting the crucial importance of these traditional communication l

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