Daniel Whitmore
About this author
Daniel Whitmore is an energy market researcher with expertise in wholesale electricity trends, natural gas markets, and energy supply economics. He has spent nearly a decade studying market fluctuations, infrastructure investment, and the long-term evolution of competitive energy industries in the United States. Daniel contributes in-depth market analysis and industry commentary designed to help readers understand pricing trends, energy reliability, and the future of renewable integration within deregulated markets.
Grid Today
FERC Probe Into Data Center Energy Costs
FERC scrutiny of Data Center Energy Costs raises ratepayer questions as large loads test tariffs, transmission planning, and grid rules.
August 19, 2026
Energy & technology
AI Oil Production: Efficiency, Risk, Evidence
AI Oil Production is moving from pilot tools to commercial workflows, with efficiency claims, safety gains, and unresolved grid impacts.
August 19, 2026
Projects
Battery Supply Chain Test for Iron-Sodium Storage
Battery Supply Chain pressures are pushing Inlyte and Ervin to test iron-sodium materials, but performance and scale remain unproven.
August 19, 2026
Policy
Plugging Into the Sun: How SB3104 Brings Solar to Illinois Renters
A legislative push in Springfield proposes a shift in how residents access renewable energy. State Senator Rachel Ventura and State Representative Daniel Didech recently introduced the Plug-In Illinois Act, aiming to legalize and deregulate plug-in solar energy systems across the state. Roughly 42 percent of households nationwide lack the ability to install traditional rooftop panels.…
April 23, 2026
Energy & technology
Safety Risks in Storage Solutions
Let's face a harsh truth. The device you're using now is a tiny thermal danger. We've crammed the power of a small chemical plant into our pockets and power grids.The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has some eye-opening data. Scientists like Donal Finegan use X-ray vision to see lithium-ion batteries fail in slow motion. It's…
February 24, 2026
Energy & technology
What Makes Storage Smart?
Calling a battery bank "smart" might seem like giving a brick a PhD. So, what's the real diploma here?The real magic isn't just in holding power. It's in the conversation. Think of the difference between a library and the internet. One is a silent warehouse. The other is a living, arguing, ever-evolving network.Today's intelligent energy…
February 21, 2026
Policy
Lifecycle of Storage Batteries
Let's start at the end. Because for most of the power cells fueling our electric dreams, that's where they end up.It's a story we've all heard before: extract, use, and then throw away. We create these wonders in huge factories, only to discard them like yesterday's trash. It's not exactly the most eco-friendly approach.This isn't…
January 15, 2026
Policy
Benefits of On-Site Storage
For most businesses, the monthly utility bill feels like a ransom note. You pay it without question. What if you could change that?On-site energy storage, like modern commercial batteries, is a game-changer. It's like brewing your own coffee instead of buying it at the airport. You get the same energy, but save a lot more.This…
January 15, 2026