The integration of renewable energy sources and the rising popularity of electric vehicles are adding more strain to the main grid, making reliability a primary concern, especially in remote areas or regions prone to natural disasters. Recent extreme weather events have exposed significant
February 18, 2025In this interview, we speak with Christopher Hailstone, an expert in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He provides valuable insights on grid reliability and security. The discussion focuses on a new partnership and the creation of a recycling manufacturing facility in
February 18, 2025In early 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under Chairman Mark Christie, has undertaken a robust agenda centered around consumer protection, grid reliability, state collaboration, and the complexities of colocating large electricity loads at power plant sites. Drawing from his
February 13, 2025PJM Interconnection, the operator of the electric grid and wholesale electricity market across 13 states and the District of Columbia, has proposed a fast-track review process for shovel-ready generation projects. Known as the Reliability Resource Initiative (RRI), this proposal aims to address
February 11, 2025House Bill 1579, introduced by state Rep. Anna Novak, R-Hazen, has sparked heated debates and mixed reactions across North Dakota. This bill seeks to place large electricity users, including data centers, under a state-level siting process similar to those that currently apply to power plants and
February 7, 2025South Carolina is on the cusp of a solar energy revolution. With its sunny skies and vast open lands, the state is primed for solar energy generation. However, it currently lags behind its neighbors in installed solar capacity. This article delves into the potential for solar energy in South
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