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.
2025 Delivered Big Wins for Climate, EVs, and Renewables
Energy Management 2025 Delivered Big Wins for Climate, EVs, and Renewables

The global energy landscape underwent a seismic transformation this year, demonstrating with unprecedented clarity that the transition away from fossil fuels is not just a future possibility but a present-day reality unfolding at an accelerated pace. Across multiple sectors, from power generation

Is the U.S. Sacrificing Climate for the Economy?
Environmental & Regulations Is the U.S. Sacrificing Climate for the Economy?

A seismic shift in American environmental policy is currently underway, as the federal government has initiated a comprehensive and aggressive rollback of regulations that governed the nation's energy and industrial sectors for years. This sweeping deregulatory agenda, championed as a catalyst for

Puget Sound's Clean Fuel Push Sparks a Heated LNG Debate
Conventional Fuels Puget Sound's Clean Fuel Push Sparks a Heated LNG Debate

A deep-seated environmental paradox is unfolding across the waters of Puget Sound, where the urgent push to clean the air from maritime shipping has ignited a fierce and divisive conflict. As the region’s major seaports champion a transition away from polluting heavy fuel oil, they find themselves

Trend Analysis: Green Hydrogen Production
Renewable Energy Trend Analysis: Green Hydrogen Production

As nations race to curb carbon emissions and fortify their energy independence, a powerful yet invisible molecule is rapidly emerging as a linchpin of the global clean energy transition. This molecule, green hydrogen, is produced using renewable energy and represents a pivotal tool in the fight

PJM Pushes Fossil Fuels for Data Center Demand
Energy Management PJM Pushes Fossil Fuels for Data Center Demand

The burgeoning digital economy is creating an unprecedented energy demand, with regional grid operator PJM Interconnection forecasting a colossal 32-gigawatt surge in peak demand, nearly all of which is driven by the power-hungry data centers fueling our online world. This projected increase is so

China Mandates Zero-Fire EV Battery Safety Standard
Environmental & Regulations China Mandates Zero-Fire EV Battery Safety Standard

In a move set to redefine automotive safety on a global scale, China has unveiled a sweeping regulatory overhaul that includes, for the first time, a mandatory national standard demanding electric vehicle power batteries neither catch fire nor explode. This zero-tolerance policy is the centerpiece

Japan Taps US for Low-Carbon Ammonia to Replace Coal
Conventional Fuels Japan Taps US for Low-Carbon Ammonia to Replace Coal

In a landmark move that signals a seismic shift in global energy logistics, Japan's largest power company is orchestrating the development of the world's first commercial-scale supply chain dedicated to low-carbon ammonia. This ambitious initiative, led by JERA, aims to fundamentally reshape

How Can Indigenous Partnership Power Green Hydrogen?
Renewable Energy How Can Indigenous Partnership Power Green Hydrogen?

The vast, sun-drenched landscapes of Western Australia are becoming the crucible for a revolutionary fusion of ancient custodianship and next-generation energy technology, redefining what it takes to power a cleaner world. As nations race to decarbonize, the success of massive renewable energy

South Korea Adds Three New Decentralized Energy Zones
Renewable Energy South Korea Adds Three New Decentralized Energy Zones

In a nation where industrial prowess and technological innovation place immense demands on a centralized power grid, South Korea is taking a decisive step toward a more distributed and resilient energy future. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment recently announced the designation of

Are Low Quotas Threatening Bihar's Ethanol Future?
Renewable Energy Are Low Quotas Threatening Bihar's Ethanol Future?

Bihar's ambitious leap into the green energy sector, backed by significant investment and the promise of becoming a leading ethanol producer, now confronts an unexpected and formidable barrier in the form of federal supply quotas. This situation has ignited a critical debate, questioning whether

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