Lubbock or Leave It?
A recent public discussion on data centers in Lubbock, Texas, stood out not because of what was decided, but because of what it revealed.
Grid, Storage, and Data Centers
Power networks, grid reliability, storage, AI demand, and data center development.
Texas’ Data Center Boom Is Starting to Meet Resistance
For years, Texas has been one of the nation’s most attractive markets for large-scale data center development. Now, that growth is starting to collide with a new reality: local communities want a bigger voice in what gets built around them.
Gulf Coast Power Association Conference Recap: What We’re Hearing Across Texas Energy and Infrastructure
The recent Gulf Coast Power Association spring conference in Houston highlighted a shift in how the energy market thinks about growth, reliability, and execution. Conversations are moving beyond projections to focus on what will be built, when it will come online, and what could slow it down.
What ERCOT’s New Report Signals About the Future of Texas’ Power
ERCOT’s power grid is keeping up for now, but the margin for error is shrinking fast, according to recent report on Texas power.
Energy Grid Modernization 2026: Why Transmission Infrastructure Is Now a National Security Issue
Energy grid modernization becomes critical in 2026 as aging infrastructure, AI demand, and renewables integration converge to create urgent capacity constraints.
Energy 2026: AI Revolution Collides With Sustainability Commitments
Clean energy faces its biggest test in 2026 as AI data centers drive explosive demand while challenging net-zero targets and grid capacity worldwide.
Renewable Energy Trends 2026: Solar Growth Plateaus as Grid Infrastructure Takes Center Stage
Discover key renewable energy trends for 2026 as solar reaches a milestone plateau while grid modernization becomes critical for the energy transition.
Winning Community Support for Battery Storage
Learn how renewable energy developers can build community support for battery storage projects before opposition takes hold. Research-backed strategies for effective BESS community engagement.
Rising Power, Rising Demand: How the Mountain West is Managing the Data Center Surge
At the recent Infocast Mountain West Renewables conference, Joey Marquart, Senior Vice President at Silverline, had the pleasure of moderating a panel on a topic that’s top of mind for many professionals in the energy sector right now: managing load growth as data centers expand across the Mountain West.
The Future Is Brighter in Texas
Texas is leveraging its vast natural resources and taking advantage of its standing as a deregulated market to fuel over thousands of clean energy jobs, attract billions in private investment, and slash emissions — all while powering millions of homes with cost-effective energy.