Ava Baineson

Ava Baineson

Energy Distribution Specialist
Ava specializes in grid management and energy distribution systems. She regularly writes about grid reliability, resilience, and cybersecurity, as well as distributed energy resources and microgrid technologies. Ava’s insights help utilities and grid operators future-proof infrastructure by navigating the challenges of energy supply. Ava’s audience consists of engineers, government officials, and business leaders who rely on her expertise for the outlook in the energy and utilities industries.
Will Virtual Power Plants Lower NJ Energy Bills?
Infrastructure & Technology Will Virtual Power Plants Lower NJ Energy Bills?

A New Strategy for New Jersey's Soaring Energy Costs In response to staggering rate hikes and growing concerns over grid stability, New Jersey is exploring a novel solution: virtual power plants. As residents grapple with energy bills that have climbed by as much as 20%, state regulators are

New Microgrids Bolster New Mexico's Power Grid
Energy Management New Microgrids Bolster New Mexico's Power Grid

In the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest, where the threat of environmental disruption looms larger with each passing year, a groundbreaking initiative is redefining the relationship between communities and their power supply. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events and

US Data Lifts Oil Prices, But Supply Fears Cap Gains
Conventional Fuels US Data Lifts Oil Prices, But Supply Fears Cap Gains

Global oil markets are navigating a complex landscape of conflicting signals, where a recent uptick in prices, spurred by encouraging economic news from the United States, was quickly tempered by the looming prospect of a significant increase in global crude supply. This delicate balancing act

Zambia Seeks $12B in Power to Fuel Copper Ambitions
Renewable Energy Zambia Seeks $12B in Power to Fuel Copper Ambitions

With extensive experience in energy management and grid security, Christopher Hailstone offers a unique perspective on the monumental task facing emerging economies as they balance resource development with sustainable energy infrastructure. We sat down with him to discuss Zambia's ambitious plan

Is the EPA Prioritizing Profits Over Public Health?
Conventional Fuels Is the EPA Prioritizing Profits Over Public Health?

Introduction The delicate balance between federal environmental oversight and the operational demands of heavy industry has once again become a point of intense public debate, fueled by a proposal that questions the very mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A recent initiative to

Southern Hemisphere Battles Fire as North Floods
Renewable Energy Southern Hemisphere Battles Fire as North Floods

With a deep background in energy management and grid security, Christopher Hailstone has a unique vantage point on how our global systems are responding to climate-induced stress. We sat down with him to explore the stark contrasts of our planet’s new reality, from the searing heat and wildfires

Are Renewables the Future of National Security?
Renewable Energy Are Renewables the Future of National Security?

The sudden, crippling spike in global energy prices following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine was not an unforeseen anomaly but a predictable consequence of an economic system built upon the inherent volatility of fossil fuels. This event served as a stark demonstration of how decisions made in

Why Is Kazakhstan Massively Expanding Coal Production?
Conventional Fuels Why Is Kazakhstan Massively Expanding Coal Production?

In a global landscape increasingly dominated by conversations about renewable energy and decarbonization, Kazakhstan is making a powerful and contrary statement by massively scaling up its coal production. This strategic pivot is not a step backward but a calculated move designed to secure the

India's US LNG Purchase Hinges on Competitive Pricing
Conventional Fuels India's US LNG Purchase Hinges on Competitive Pricing

Vast, modern gas-fired power plants across India stand as silent monuments to an energy paradox, capable of generating immense electricity yet stymied by the prohibitive cost of the very fuel they were built to consume. This stark reality frames the high-stakes negotiations between India and the

Helsinki Builds Europe's First Nuclear Heating Plant
Conventional Fuels Helsinki Builds Europe's First Nuclear Heating Plant

In a decisive move toward decarbonizing urban environments, the Finnish nuclear development group Steady Energy has officially begun constructing a pilot facility in Helsinki, marking a pivotal moment in the advancement of Europe's clean energy infrastructure. This project pioneers the development

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