A convergence of structural, economic, and environmental factors has locked the United States into a trajectory of rapidly escalating electricity bills, creating a formidable affordability crisis that now extends deep into middle-income households. This is not a temporary anomaly or a short-term
Today we’re sitting down with Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert on the U.S. energy landscape, to unpack the recent volatility we've seen in electricity and natural gas markets. With extensive experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher provides critical insights into
A modern economy built on digital innovation and clean energy is finding itself tethered to an electrical grid designed for a bygone industrial era, now buckling under the unprecedented strain of new demands. The rapid expansion of power-hungry data centers, the accelerating adoption of electric
The Coming Collision: AI's Energy Thirst Meets America's Grid The artificial intelligence boom represents a monumental leap in technological capability, but it is fueled by an equally monumental—and often overlooked—demand for electrical power. This surge in energy consumption is not just a line
A staggering environmental liability is accumulating across the Middle East and North Africa, where a burgeoning waste crisis is now inflicting an estimated US$7.2 billion in damages each year, posing a significant threat to public health and long-term economic stability. A new World Bank report,
As an historic cold snap known as Winter Storm Fern descended across a vast portion of the country, the U.S. Department of Energy took decisive action by issuing a series of emergency orders designed to fortify the nation's electrical grid against unprecedented strain. These orders, requested by
