I'm thrilled to be speaking with Christopher Hailstone, a seasoned expert in energy management and grid reliability with deep insights into the challenges facing regional power systems like the PJM Interconnection. With his extensive background in renewable energy and electricity delivery,
Imagine a darkened city, millions of homes without electricity, and entire communities scrambling to cope as storms rage outside. In 2024, this wasn’t just a fleeting nightmare but a stark reality for countless Americans, as power outages soared to record-breaking levels. With electricity customers
What happens when the global appetite for electricity surges beyond the capacity of aging grids to keep up, threatening reliability and sustainability? In an era where electric vehicles, massive data centers, and industrial expansion drive unprecedented demand, utilities and grid operators are
Imagine a power grid on the brink, teetering under the weight of surging electricity demand from sprawling data centers and widespread electrification, while renewable energy sources struggle to keep pace. This isn’t a distant concern but a pressing reality as inverter-based resources (IBRs), such
Setting the Stage for a Power Revolution Imagine a world where every click, search, or AI-generated response silently pushes the electric grid closer to its breaking point. In today's digital economy, data centers are the unsung heroes fueling cloud services and artificial intelligence, yet their
A zero-dollar transfer of a massive coal plant stake collided with a rush of new electricity demand from data centers, and the resulting fight over a seemingly routine wholesale contract suddenly turned into a test of how regulators value aging assets and protect captive ratepayers. The Montana
