In Loudoun County, Virginia, supervisors are contemplating a major zoning plan that could pave the way for the construction and operation of the Zebra East data center. Their decision hinges on the balance between economic benefits and environmental concerns. Advocates for the data center project
The increasing energy demands in the United States, driven by the shift from fossil fuels, the adoption of electric transportation, and the growing need for data, are pushing the energy sector to evolve. One of the most promising advancements in this field is the development of digital substations.
Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur and the richest person on Earth, has significant and diverse potential conflicts of interest with the U.S. federal government. These conflicts span across his various ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and his latest acquisition, X (formerly
San Diego County recently faced significant disruptions due to preventative power shutdowns implemented by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). These preemptive measures were in response to severe Santa Ana winds, which posed a high risk of wildfires in the region. The power outages affected over
On October 25, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom influenced the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate its study of E15—a gasoline-ethanol blend—as a strategy to potentially lower gasoline costs in California. Newsom posits that switching to E15 could save Californians an
Austin is currently embroiled in a heated debate over the future of its energy infrastructure. The city's Electric Utility Commission (EUC) has raised significant concerns about Austin Energy's proposal to introduce two new natural gas peaker plants. These plants are intended to address local
