With the PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest grid operator, recently approving a monumental $11.8 billion transmission expansion, we are witnessing one of the most significant proactive investments in grid reliability in recent memory. To unpack what this means for the industry and consumers,
In a striking paradox of progress and peril, PG&E Corporation finds itself at a critical juncture where an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from California's booming tech and manufacturing sectors offers a potential pathway to lower customer rates, yet this opportunity is continuously
A foundational principle of American environmental law, that a state's pollution should not become its neighbor's problem, is now at the center of a high-stakes regulatory battle that could reshape air quality management for millions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated a formal
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
