Learning News
Senators Introduce Bill to Modernize America’s Electric Grid
A new bipartisan legislation to modernize the nation’s electric grid and meet America’s growing energy demand. This bill cuts permitting delays, incentivizes advanced transmission upgrades, strengthens state grid planning, and accelerates the deployment of innovative grid technologies to lower costs
Interior Department Moves to Cut Red Tape for Oil and Gas Industry
The S. Department of the Interioris proposing updates to reduce costly regulations on the offshore oil and gas industry, freeing up billions of dollars for investment, exploration, production, and job growth. The proposal would roll back requirements from a 2024 rule
U.S. Jobs Suffer Broad, Surprise Drop-Off by Justin Lahart
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, a widespread and unexpected downturn for a job market that continues to struggle across a broad range of sectors. The employment numbers, reported Friday by the Labor Department, fell far short of January’s
AI Is Outpacing America’s Power Grid. Nuclear Must Become a National Priority by Mark Whitney
Nuclear energy is an immediate, national strategic imperative. Advanced nuclear technologies, including smaller, faster-to-build reactors, deliver reliable, scalable and zero-carbon power. Unlike wind or solar, nuclear operates 24/7, which is exactly what hyperscale AI data centers require. The early movers are acting:
ADP: February National Employment Report
Private sector employment increased by 63,000 jobs in February and pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year, according to the February ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab”). ADP: February National Employment
ams OSRAM Completes Sale of Entertainment & Industry Lamps Business
ams OSRAM has closed the sale of its Entertainment and Industry Lamps business to Ushio Inc. (Japan) with a deal value of EUR 114 million. The transaction closed March 2nd. More information can be found here. ams OSRAM Completes Sale of Entertainment &
Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Discovery After Netflix Drops Out by Joe Flint
Netflix says it wouldn’t match Paramount’s revised offer for storied entertainment company. Earlier this week, Paramount submitted its revised bid of $31 a share, or about $81 billion. Pending regulatory approval, Paramount will own not only Warner Bros. and HBO,
DOE Allots $171.5 Million to Expand US Geothermal Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of $171.5 million to support next-generation geothermal field-scale tests for both electricity generation and exploration drilling to support characterization and potential confirmation of promising geothermal prospects. The activities enabled by
FEATURED PRODUCT
Landscape Forms Announces Urbidermis’ Redesigned Candela Outdoor Lighting
Building on the original 2009 design, this lighting option is now more flexible and lighter weight. Landscape Formshas released Candela, redesigned by urbidermis. This evolution of Gonzalo Milà’s 2009 design now features enhanced performance and adaptability, with high pressure cast aluminum housing that provides a lighter weight construction and anodized finishes
FEATURED ARTICLES
Can Better Lighting Unlock a Healthier, Higher-Performing Office? by Fabio Zaniboni
Outdated lighting can hurt employee performance—but replacing it with human-centric smart lighting systems can restore productivity while operating efficiently. Here’s how. Traditional office lighting often causes eye strain and fatigue, negatively impacting employee performance and well-being. Human-centric smart lighting systems mimic natural daylight, supporting circadian rhythms and improving sleep quality
AI Analytics Step In as Energy Standards Tighten and Resources Shrink by Laurie Gilmer
Meeting energy and emissions reduction targets, particularly as they become more stringent, can be tough for many facilities. Between the need to operate efficiently, emerging BEPS requirements and balancing limited resources, facilities teams need help identifying where improvements can be made. Enter AI analytic tools, which can analyze building automation data, energy
What to Know About Elon Musk’s Merger of SpaceX With His AI Company by Laurence Darmiento
Elon Musk recently announced what seemed like an odd pairing of his companies: SpaceX was acquiring xAI, the artificial intelligence firm that also owns the social media platform X. The merger combines a highly profitable rocket company with an AI startup that is burning through billions of dollars as it