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Schneider Electric to Invest Over $700 Million in the U.S.

 The company’s investments support the country’s focus on bolstering the nation’s energy infrastructure to power AI growth, boost domestic manufacturing, and strengthen energy security. The investment is the largest planned single capital expenditure commitment by Schneider Electric in its 135+ year history. It includes manufacturing expansions and job growth, reflecting the company’s

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Google Announces Gemini 2.5, its Next-Gen AI model

Google announced Gemini 2.5 on Tuesday, its next-generation family of artificial intelligence large language models that can “think.” “Gemini 2.5 models are thinking models, capable of reasoning through their thoughts before responding, resulting in enhanced performance and improved accuracy,” Google said in a blog post. “In the field of AI,

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White House Narrows April 2 Tariffs

The White House is narrowing its approach to tariffs set to take effect on April 2, likely omitting a set of industry-specific tariffs while applying reciprocal levies on a targeted set of nations that account for the bulk of foreign trade with the U.S.  President Trump has declared his April 2

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Secretary Wright Approves LNG Export Authorization

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today approved a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export authorization to the Venture Global CP2 LNG export project proposed for Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Today’s authorization conditionally grants CP2 authorization to export LNG to non-free trade agreement countries from the proposed CP2 LNG project. In the

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FEATURED PRODUCT

SATCO/NUVO LED Entryway Wall Pack Integrated By-Passable Photocell

Elevate the lighting of your entryways with SATCO|NUVO’s premium LED wall packs that combine durability, versatility, and style. Featuring an integrated by-passable photocell, these fixtures are crafted with robust die-cast aluminum construction and a resilient IK08 polycarbonate lens, ensuring reliable performance in demanding conditions. Available in sleek black, bronze, and

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New Technologies

Nvidia Unveils ‘Rubin’ Superchip

Nvidia confirmed at its GTC conference Tuesday that Vera Rubin will succeed its Grace Blackwell lineup as the next generation of the company’s artificial intelligence systems. Blackwell chips have only recently started shipping in high volume, with the enhanced Blackwell Ultra lineup due to launch later this year. Rubin chips

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Bridgelux Unveils DriveLux™: A Groundbreaking Light Engine Series Integrating COB and Driver Technology

 Bridgelux, a global leader in LED innovation, proudly expands its renowned Chip-on-Board (COB) product line with the launch of DriveLux™ – a revolutionary series of Light Engine products. By seamlessly integrating COB technology with an advanced driver, DriveLux™ redefines lighting solutions with its compact, replaceable design, exceptional CRI90 efficacy, and versatile mounting

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The naturaLED® RCM 10” Round Outdoor Canopy

The naturaLED® RCM low-profile round canopy is a durable, cost-effective lighting solution ideal for parking garages, walkways, and outdoor canopies. This IP65-rated fixture provides excellent protection against dust and water, ensuring reliability in various environments. With selectable wattages and color temperatures (CCT), it allows customization for optimal brightness and ambiance.

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Agentic AI Explained: Definitions, Benefits & Examples of AI Agents

Agentic AI refers to a new class of artificial intelligence systems designed to act with autonomy, making decisions and taking actions without direct human intervention. These systems can accomplish specific goals with limited supervision, processing vast amounts of data and adapting to real-time changes in their environment. Unlike traditional AI,

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LED Flood Lights by US LED

Introducing the US LED’s Night Guard series of LED flood lights, the ultimate solution for versatile outdoor lighting. The Night Guard series offers field-adjustable CCT and wattage options, allowing custom illumination for project needs. Installers can choose from 3,000K to 5,000K, creating a warmer tone for a welcoming atmosphere or

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naturaLED® Type A &B Universal T8 U-Bend Tube

The naturaLED® Type A+B U-Bend T8 lamps with 3 adjustable wattages and 5 adjustable color temperatures is the most versatile LED T8 U-Bend on the market. Really an outstanding product naturaLED® T8 U-Bend Type A + B fitting into your existing linear fluorescent fixture without the need to reinstall. Simply

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E-Learning Showcase

SWOT Analysis and Generative AI

SWOT Analysis and Generative AI.mp4 Why Use AI Efficiency and Automation: AI can automate repetitive tasks saves time and reduces human effort Data Processing: AI excels at analyzing large datasets quickly uncovers patterns and insights that humans might miss Scalability: AI systems can handle growing workloads without a proportional increase

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Publications of Learning

Implementing AI in Electrical Applications— Part 1 by Michael Morris

From the EC&M e-books library: How the industry is incorporating artificial intelligence into the electrical space.  Ever since the rise of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has been unavoidable. Just about every industry is developing ways to incorporate AI into their field, and the electrical industry is no different.

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5 Trends That Will Transform the Building Industry in 2025 by Michael Westerfield and Brent Lowe

Keeping up with building industry trends is essential for reducing costs, streamlining operations, and improving equipment efficiency. Commercial building management is undergoing seismic change as advanced technology with deep-data analysis becomes more affordable and available. Analystsestimated the smart building software market at nearly $7.3 billion at the close of 2022 and

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EDUCATION RESOURCES

NAED Creating a Culture of Learning

The NAED Learning Center houses all of the training your employees need to succeed within the electrical industry. Employees at every level can benefit from the vast array of training offered in the NAED Learning Center: NAED-developed industry courses Business skills courses Curriculums by position Manufacturer product training courses NAED –

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2025 Lighting Resource Guide by Jim Lucy

 Our 2025 picks for where to go when you need to learn more about lighting, from A-Z. With all of the technological changes in lighting over the past few years, getting the latest available information on products and trends is critical. The associations, government resources, publications, websites and universities listed

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With all the controversy going on in the world today, in the economy, in politics, maybe it’s time to take a break and watch a baseball game. Thank God for baseball…and March 27 is Opening Day!  GO YANKEES (somebody stop me) 😊

The PitchCom™ – The PitchCom™ communication system uses a nine-button, player-wearable transmitter that allows players on the field to communicate plays to each other without using physical signs. Every player wearing a receiver in their baseball caps actually hears the same instructions in their very own chosen language. MLB teams started using PitchCom in 2022. One player — typically the catcher, but sometimes the pitcher — has the transmitter that transmits the call for both the pitch and location, and everyone connected, now up to 5 other fielders, has a receiver that hears the call. Wondering how PitchCom works? Check out HR’s and Dan’s demo in 42