Virginia has become a pivotal hub for data centers, particularly in Loudoun County, which alone houses approximately 200 data centers and manages over 70% of global web traffic. As demand for digital services continues to swell, so does the voracious appetite for energy to power these centers. In
In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky Power has requested to maintain its stake in the Mitchell coal plant after a previous state decision mandated relinquishing it by December 2028. Initially, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) deemed continued investment in the plant disadvantageous
Trump's Energy Policies: Deregulation and Critique of Climate Measures From the moment former President Donald Trump took office, his administration set in motion a series of significant changes aimed at reshaping the United States’ approach to energy and climate policies. The primary focus of
Christopher Hailstone has extensive experience with energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He is also our Utilities expert and provides valuable insights on grid reliability and security. Can you start by explaining what carbon capture and storage (CCS) is and why it's
As the largest source of renewable energy worldwide, hydropower holds a significant place in the global energy landscape, generating more electricity than all other renewable sources combined. It provides continuous energy generation, unlike its intermittent counterparts, solar and wind energy.
The town of Bridgend in Wales is at the center of a heated debate over a proposed nuclear energy plant. Last Energy, an American-owned company, plans to build a small modular reactor (SMR) facility in the area. This proposal comes amid a new policy shift under Keir Starmer aiming to streamline
