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
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
Picture a sweltering summer day in New York, where millions of residents crank up their air conditioners, electric vehicles hum through city streets, and businesses buzz with activity. Suddenly, the lights flicker, and entire neighborhoods plunge into darkness. This scenario isn't a distant
