Erin Hardick
Erin Hardick is a producer for Latitude Media, working primarily on the Green Blueprint, With Great Power, and Columbia Energy Exchange podcasts. She wears a number of other Latitude Media hats in addition to her production work — she conducts research for Latitude Intelligence, writes pieces of reported analysis and commentary for the news site, and occasionally contributes writing to Latitude Studios as well.
Erin has almost a decade of experience researching the electric utility industry and energy transition, having held senior analyst positions at the Utility Analytics Institute and Zpryme. She is a former fellow of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute and Climatebase.
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Will AI strain the grid, help it, or both?
Fero Labs chief scientist said artificial intelligence will contribute to growing power demand — but could provide more benefits than stress to grid operators.
Erin HardickApr 15, 2024 -
Where can hydrogen create climate benefits?
EDF executive warns “we need to proceed on the basis of sound science” when it comes to clean hydrogen deployment.
Erin HardickApr 5, 2024 -
The grid needs an automation upgrade
Grid optimization expert Kyri Baker says AI can replace manual operations in many areas — as long as humans are in the loop.
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A look under the hood of EDF’s methane detection satellite
“The precision with which we'll be able to measure these emissions is unparalleled by anything currently flying and currently proposed” said the non-profit's chief scientist.
Erin HardickMar 1, 2024 -
Brazil can create an ‘unbeatable’ green hydrogen market, says energy transition secretary
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would provide tax incentives for green hydrogen produced in the country. Will they close a policy gap?
Erin HardickFeb 28, 2024 -
How DOE is trying to stop US renewables projects from getting derailed
Clean energy developers that produce local economic benefits plans are more likely to secure federal funding.
Erin HardickFeb 5, 2024 -
Former Interior Department official remains bullish on offshore wind
Tommy Beaudreau: “I'm still a huge optimist. The case for offshore wind is too strong.”
Erin HardickJan 19, 2024 -
With IRA execution still underway, looming elections step up the pressure
The clock is ticking to make new climate and clean energy regulations “durable,” say DC reporters Jennifer Dlouhy and Justin Worland.
Erin HardickJan 12, 2024 -
Highlights from utility tech investments in 2023
Pilot projects featuring AI, VPPs, and smart meters took off this year.
Erin HardickDec 22, 2023 -
Late to the DER game, Sacramento tries a different strategy
The California city’s utility is trying to avoid the resource management challenges that have plagued the rest of the state.
Erin HardickDec 11, 2023
