Power and Connectivity Planning in East Texas
Understanding ERCOT vs MISO—and Why It Matters for Site Development
What I am thinking right now…Power Density Is the New Constraint
What is becoming clear—especially for smaller electric cooperatives—is that power density, not nameplate capacity, is the binding constraint. Most distribution substations were engineered to operate comfortably at 60–80% utilization, with 30-plus-year planning horizons, predictable load growth, and diversity assumptions that no longer hold. That model worked when growth was linear and dominated by residential, light commercial, and modest […]
The Grid Is Under Siege: Why OT and WAN Security Can’t Wait
By John E Hargrove PE The modern grid is no longer a fortress. With substations, transmission systems, SCADA, and power plants tied into wide-area networks and cloud platforms, the walls that once kept operations safe have crumbled. What we’ve gained in efficiency and visibility, we’ve lost in isolation. That shift has made critical infrastructure an […]
What If You Had to Live in Yellowpine? A Heartfelt Look at the Rural Broadband Crisis
By John Hargrove PE TX – COO and Co-founder of Evergreen Technology Solutions LLCIf you’re reading this from a city where your kids can stream their homework, your grandparents can join a virtual doctor’s visit, or your job doesn’t care if you work from home—take a moment and ask yourself: What if you had to […]
The Challenges in RURAL services
#digitaldivide hashtag#ruralbroadband hashtag#healthcare I have spent the last two years of 2020-2022 and so far in 2023 starting conversations with people from across the spectrum; from regional councils to private venture capitalists. I helped co-found a regional WISP to try and solve the digital divide and made some progress but ultimately failed in my desire […]