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.
Could Trump's Blockade Upend the Oil Market?
Conventional Fuels Could Trump's Blockade Upend the Oil Market?

A Presidential Decree Sets the Caribbean Ablaze In a move that sent shockwaves through Washington and Wall Street, former President Donald Trump, in December 2025, announced via his Truth Social platform a "total and complete blockade" of Venezuela. Designating the Nicolás Maduro government a

Shell Relaunches Sale of Embattled German Refinery
Infrastructure & Technology Shell Relaunches Sale of Embattled German Refinery

Caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflict and intricate international sanctions, a critical piece of Germany's energy infrastructure has once again become the subject of a high-stakes corporate maneuver. Global energy major Shell has formally reignited its efforts to divest its 37.5%

Sanctions Force a Tech Overhaul in the Energy Sector
Environmental & Regulations Sanctions Force a Tech Overhaul in the Energy Sector

The intricate web of international sanctions has become more than a political chessboard; it is a daily gauntlet that energy companies must navigate, where a single misstep can lead to catastrophic financial and reputational damage. The sheer scope of recent measures enacted by the European Union,

Pakistan's Solar Boom Creates a Grid Crisis
Infrastructure & Technology Pakistan's Solar Boom Creates a Grid Crisis

A nation once plagued by chronic power shortages is now confronting an entirely different energy challenge: generating so much solar power during the day that its national grid can no longer handle the surplus. Pakistan is on the cusp of becoming the first major emerging market where rooftop solar

US Squeeze on Venezuela Oil Won’t Create a Global Crunch
Conventional Fuels US Squeeze on Venezuela Oil Won’t Create a Global Crunch

In a high-stakes maneuver unfolding across the Caribbean, the United States has dramatically escalated its campaign to choke off Venezuela's oil industry, deploying a combination of military pressure and stringent economic sanctions that threaten the very foundation of President Nicolas Maduro's

A Green Light for Ammonia as Marine Fuel?
Conventional Fuels A Green Light for Ammonia as Marine Fuel?

The global maritime industry, a vital artery of world trade, is under immense pressure to decarbonize its operations, yet a significant challenge has been the lack of viable, zero-carbon fuel alternatives that can be safely and legally adopted on a global scale. While ammonia has long been heralded

New Fire Well Protects BESS Facility and Dunvegan
Energy Management New Fire Well Protects BESS Facility and Dunvegan

As the global transition toward renewable energy accelerates, the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) becomes crucial for grid stability, yet their deployment in rural communities presents unique safety and logistical challenges that demand innovative infrastructure solutions. In a

AI Boom Delays Inevitable Decline of US Coal Plants
Environmental & Regulations AI Boom Delays Inevitable Decline of US Coal Plants

The American coal industry, long considered to be on an irreversible path toward extinction, has found an unexpected and powerful ally in the form of the artificial intelligence boom. While the fundamental forces of economics, regulation, and superior technology continue to push coal-fired power

FERC Focuses on Powering the AI Data Center Boom
Infrastructure & Technology FERC Focuses on Powering the AI Data Center Boom

The burgeoning demands of the artificial intelligence revolution have created an insatiable appetite for electricity, and a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's recent open meeting reveals this challenge is now a top priority for the agency. The commission's newly

Michigan AG and Utility Face Off on Data Center Rules
Environmental & Regulations Michigan AG and Utility Face Off on Data Center Rules

As the artificial intelligence boom promises unprecedented economic growth, it brings with it an insatiable demand for energy, turning states like Michigan into critical battlegrounds over how to manage this new industrial revolution. The state is currently embroiled in a high-stakes debate that

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