Eliana Silva

Eliana Silva

Betting on the Sun: Nevada & Renewables

Aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip at night, brightly lit with hotel and casino lights, with the text overlay "Nevada – Leading the Nation in Solar Generation Per Capita."

Nevada may be famous for its neon lights and 24/7 buzz, but beyond the Las Vegas Strip, a quieter revolution is unfolding—one powered by the relentless Nevada sun. Once known solely for its glitz and consumption, the state is quickly…

BEI Earns Platinum Certification from Highwire

construction worker wearing a white hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and jeans smooths freshly poured concrete on a job site. Text over the image reads "Platinum Safety Award – 2025 Winner" alongside the Highwire 2025 Platinum Safety Assessed Contractor badge (ID: 21093)

BEI Construction is proud to announce that we’ve been awarded Platinum Certification by Highwire, the highest level of recognition in the company’s Safety Assessment Program. This achievement marks an important step forward from the Gold Safety Award we received in…

Why Clean Energy Is Key to U.S. Leadership in 2025

wide-angle photo of a utility-scale solar panel array in a desert environment under a clear blue sky. Overlaid text reads “Clean Energy – The Key to a Stronger Economy,” emphasizing the connection between renewable energy and national economic growth.

Powering Resilience, Growth, and Global Competitiveness In 2025, clean energy is not just about environmental stewardship—it’s central to America’s economic strength, energy security, and global influence. As electricity demand accelerates, driven by data centers, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and electrified…

Maximizing Land Use for Renewable Energy

Aerial view of a solar-over-canal installation in Stanislaus County, CA, as part of Project Nexus. Solar panels are mounted above a canal, adjacent to an agricultural field, showcasing innovative land use for renewable energy and water conservation.

Land use has become a key consideration in renewable energy development as the demand for clean energy grows. With increasing competition for space, innovative solutions are emerging that allow renewable energy infrastructure to coexist with existing land uses. By leveraging…

The Roadblock to Battery Storage in California

Aerial view of the Santa Ana Energy Storage facility in Orange County, CA, featuring large-scale battery storage units. The image includes the title "Battery Storage: Overcoming Challenges," highlighting efforts to expand energy storage infrastructure.

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is facing significant delays in processing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects due to an influx of interconnection requests. In 2021, CAISO received 373 requests during its Cluster 14 window—over triple the annual average…