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.
CSRD Ends Free Yard Waste, Adds Minimum Landfill Fee
Utilities CSRD Ends Free Yard Waste, Adds Minimum Landfill Fee

Residents within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will soon face a significant shift in how they manage household waste, as the long-standing practice of free, year-round yard waste disposal is coming to an end. In a decisive move toward a more sustainable and financially accountable system,

Who Controls the Power Grid: Feds or States?
Infrastructure & Technology Who Controls the Power Grid: Feds or States?

A tidal wave of electricity demand, driven by the relentless growth of data centers and artificial intelligence, is crashing against the century-old foundations of America's energy governance. In response, a Department of Energy proposal to create standardized federal rules for connecting these

Virginia Leads, Alabama Lags in New Energy Market Ranking
Infrastructure & Technology Virginia Leads, Alabama Lags in New Energy Market Ranking

In a landmark analysis of the Southeastern United States' power sector, a newly unveiled competitiveness dashboard from researchers at Duke University offers a starkly divided picture of the region's energy markets. This comprehensive evaluation of twelve states positions Virginia as the leader in

How Is New York Supercharging Its Climate Policy?
Environmental & Regulations How Is New York Supercharging Its Climate Policy?

In an era defined by the urgent need for climate action, New York State is moving beyond incremental adjustments and is instead supercharging its core environmental policies. State authorities have unveiled a comprehensive proposal to aggressively tighten the rules of the Regional Greenhouse Gas

Chinese Solar Tech Poses a Blackout Risk to US Grid
Renewable Energy Chinese Solar Tech Poses a Blackout Risk to US Grid

A stark warning has emerged from security analysts about a "digital time bomb" embedded within the nation's critical infrastructure, suggesting the U.S. power grid is dangerously exposed to a significant national security threat stemming from its widespread adoption of Chinese-manufactured solar

UANL Air Pollution Reaches 400% Over Legal Limit
Environmental & Regulations UANL Air Pollution Reaches 400% Over Legal Limit

A recent investigation by the Environmental Technology Center has uncovered an alarming public health crisis in the vicinity of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, revealing that the air breathed daily by over 200,000 people contains hazardous pollutants at levels far exceeding established

Are New Grid Rules Biased Against Clean Energy?
Renewable Energy Are New Grid Rules Biased Against Clean Energy?

The monumental task of modernizing America's electric grid to accommodate a surge of renewable energy is sparking intense legal and regulatory battles that could define the nation's energy future for decades to come. As the grid moves away from a system dominated by a few large, predictable power

GA Power’s 6 GW Load Drop Sparks Debate on Ratepayer Risk
Renewable Energy GA Power’s 6 GW Load Drop Sparks Debate on Ratepayer Risk

Navigating the Crossroads of Growth and Risk A recent regulatory filing from Georgia Power has sent ripples through the state’s energy sector, revealing a startling 6-gigawatt (GW) net reduction in its pipeline of potential large-scale industrial customers. While any fluctuation in demand

Can Batteries Solve the Northwest's Grid Crisis?
Energy Management Can Batteries Solve the Northwest's Grid Crisis?

An Emerging Answer to a Looming Power Problem The Pacific Northwest, a region historically defined by its seemingly endless supply of clean hydropower, is confronting an unprecedented energy paradox that threatens reliability for millions of its residents. As energy demand grows and the

DOJ Clears Constellation's $26.6B Acquisition of Calpine
Environmental & Regulations DOJ Clears Constellation's $26.6B Acquisition of Calpine

A Landmark Settlement Reshaping America's Energy Landscape In a decision poised to create the largest wholesale power provider in the United States, the Department of Justice has officially cleared Constellation Energy's $26.6 billion acquisition of Calpine, though the approval is the result of a

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