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 Trump's Policies Cause Long-Term Stagnation in Renewable Energy?
Renewable Energy Will Trump's Policies Cause Long-Term Stagnation in Renewable Energy?

The recent election results, which saw Donald Trump and the Republican Party gaining significant power, have sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector. Investors are grappling with the potential implications of a second Trump administration on renewable energy policies. The immediate

Chesapeake Utilities Launches $22M RNG Facility at Full Circle Dairy
Renewable Energy Chesapeake Utilities Launches $22M RNG Facility at Full Circle Dairy

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by unveiling a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) in Lee, Florida, signifying an important investment of $22 million. This cutting-edge establishment has been designed to transform dairy manure

Tesla Sets Ambitious Targets as Energy Storage Deployments Soar
Energy Management Tesla Sets Ambitious Targets as Energy Storage Deployments Soar

Tesla has been making significant strides in the energy storage sector, marked by impressive deployment figures and ambitious growth projections. In the third quarter, Tesla reported a remarkable 75% year-over-year increase in energy storage deployments, reaching a total of 6.9 GWh. Although this

Balico Proposes Major Natural Gas Plant and Data Center in Virginia
Energy Management Balico Proposes Major Natural Gas Plant and Data Center in Virginia

Balico LLC, an energy firm rooted in Herndon, Virginia, is embarking on an ambitious project to develop a significant natural-gas-fired power plant and a sprawling data center complex over 2,200 acres in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Currently designated for residential purposes, the site is up

Are Energy Facilities Ready for Severe Weather-Induced Outages?
Utilities Are Energy Facilities Ready for Severe Weather-Induced Outages?

In 2024, the energy sector faced unprecedented challenges due to severe weather-induced outages. These events highlighted an urgent need for robust disaster avoidance strategies, especially as we increasingly rely on digital IT infrastructure to oversee plant operations. The major outage events of

Duke Energy Plans Major Expansion of Clean Energy in Carolinas
Renewable Energy Duke Energy Plans Major Expansion of Clean Energy in Carolinas

Duke Energy is embarking on an ambitious and significant expansion of clean energy resources across the Carolinas following a comprehensive decision by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). This detailed plan aims to balance the transition to cleaner energy with maintaining grid

USNC Files for Chapter 11 Amid Ongoing Nuclear Sector Growth
Energy Management USNC Files for Chapter 11 Amid Ongoing Nuclear Sector Growth

Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. (USNC), a notable player in the microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel market, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This move signifies a critical restructuring phase aiming to secure new ownership while sustaining its ongoing operations. The dynamic

Can Cuba Overcome Its Energy Crisis Amid Aging Infrastructure?
Utilities Can Cuba Overcome Its Energy Crisis Amid Aging Infrastructure?

Cuba is grappling with a severe energy crisis, primarily driven by a confluence of aging infrastructure and stringent U.S. sanctions. This crisis reached a tipping point when the National Electric System (SEN) collapsed in October 2024 following the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric

How is CenterPoint Energy Improving Storm Readiness and Response?
Environmental & Regulations How is CenterPoint Energy Improving Storm Readiness and Response?

CenterPoint Energy has faced substantial scrutiny following the fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The storm caused extensive damage to the utility’s electric infrastructure and resulted in power outages for millions of customers. In response to criticism, CenterPoint undertook a comprehensive review

Could Smackover Formation Make Arkansas a Lithium Powerhouse?
Energy Management Could Smackover Formation Make Arkansas a Lithium Powerhouse?

The Smackover Formation in southwestern Arkansas is emerging as a potential game-changer in the global lithium market, essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage devices. A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment

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