From Power Hogs to Community Partners: A New Energy Paradigm The insatiable energy appetite of the digital age, epitomized by the explosive growth of data centers, is placing unprecedented strain on global power grids. As these massive facilities, often called hyperscalers, become the backbone of
The vast electric grid serving 65 million Americans across 13 states is sending a clear and troubling signal that something is fundamentally broken. A recent auction held by PJM Interconnection to secure power supplies for the 2027-28 period concluded with a paradoxical and deeply concerning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has decisively intervened in the escalating collision between the digital economy's insatiable energy appetite and the physical constraints of the nation's power grid, issuing a landmark directive to the PJM Interconnection. This order mandates the creation
As summer approaches with its longer days and intense sunlight, homeowners with solar installations anticipate a significant boost in energy production, but the season also introduces unique challenges that can compromise system efficiency and longevity. The combination of extreme heat, seasonal
The digital backbone of modern society, from the artificial intelligence powering daily applications to the vast data centers storing global information, runs on an ever-increasing supply of electricity, a demand that is placing unprecedented strain on a power grid built for a different century.
With decades of experience navigating the complexities of energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone has become a leading voice on grid reliability and security. As the digital economy, supercharged by AI, places unprecedented demands on our power infrastructure, the
