As utility companies navigate the complex terrain of wildfire liabilities, their strategies for cost recovery from such disasters are under heightened scrutiny. PacifiCorp's proposal to pass $1.7 billion in wildfire-related liabilities onto wholesale transmission customers has ignited a debate over
In the rapidly evolving landscape of energy policy, the recent budget bill signed by President Trump has sparked significant debate. Christopher Hailstone, an expert in energy management and renewable energy, joins us to discuss the implications of these changes, offering insights into grid
In a notable departure from prior U.S. energy strategies, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that significantly reshapes the nation’s energy policy landscape by deprioritizing renewable energy. The executive order, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reduces support for renewable
The Senate's recent passage of the Republican budget megabill is set to redefine dynamics in the U.S. clean energy market, stirring potentially transformative yet complex implications for wind and solar projects. With amended provisions influencing tax credits and regulatory measures, stakeholders
NRG Energy's landmark acquisition deal, involving a $12 billion transaction with LS Power, represents a pivotal moment in the current landscape of the energy industry. By proposing the purchase of significant gas-fired generation capacity and the addition of a leading demand-response company, this
A powerful storm rips through Michigan, leaving a trail of downed power lines and families struggling through days without electricity in its wake. It's not just an inconvenient scenario; it's a potentially dangerous one, underscoring pressing questions about utility reliability and safety in the
