A legislative measure sailing through Congress under the banner of grid reliability is quietly setting the stage for higher electricity bills and a more fragile power system for millions of Americans. While proponents of the "Power Plant Reliability Act" claim it is a necessary tool to keep the
With extensive experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is an expert on the intricate challenges of grid reliability and security. We sat down with him to discuss a threat that is often overlooked in favor of headline-grabbing storms: the slow, corrosive
A recent regulatory decision by the Environmental Protection Agency has cast a long shadow over communities near retired coal-fired power plants, pushing back the timeline for addressing the toxic legacy of coal ash disposal sites. The agency has finalized a new rule that grants a significant
A Decisive Break from Global Climate Cooperation In an unprecedented move that signals a profound shift in American foreign policy, the United States has formally withdrawn from 66 international organizations dedicated to climate change, sustainable development, and environmental protection. The
A Regulatory Rollback: Unpacking the EPA's Weaker Stance on Power Plant Pollution In a move that sends significant ripples through the American energy sector, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule that dramatically weakens nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission standards
A landmark ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has reignited a fierce legal battle over the fairness of electricity pricing, effectively vacating a key federal decision and reopening a case concerning approximately $183 million in contested capacity costs for consumers across
