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Google and Siemens Invest in Electrical Training to Support Future Infrastructure Needs by Tom Zind
Google and Siemens are investing heavily in electrical training programs to combat a looming shortage of skilled electrical workers. Key Takeaways: Google plans to fund training for 130,000 total electrical workers and apprentices, leveraging AI and virtual reality to modernize
Register for the 20th Anniversary Edition of LEDucation
Now celebrating its 20th year, LEDucation is expected to have more than 400 exhibitors and 40 educational sessions. Registration is now open for LEDucation 2026 in New York, NY, on April 14-15, 2026. This year’s event will feature the debut
Study: Self-Powered Data Centers Can Speed Grid Connection
Data centers with on-site power sources, such as natural gas turbines, solar panels and batteries, can connect to the grid up to five years faster than those relying solely on utilities, according to a study from Princeton University’s ZERO Lab,
AI Startup Anthropic Announces $50 Billion Data Center Investment
Anthropic, which was launched in 2021 by former staff of OpenAI and is known for its “Claude” platform, said it plans initial sites in Texas and New York. Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic announced Wednesday a $50 billion drive to build new data
DOE Taps TVA, Holtec for $800M in Early SMR Deployment Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Holtec Government Services to support early deployments of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The project teams will receive up
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices (dollars per gallon)
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 11/17/25 11/24/25 12/01/25 week ago year ago U.S. 3.062 3.061 2.985 -0.076 -0.049 East Coast 2.953 2.985 2.931 -0.054 -0.058 New England 2.980 2.996 2.971 -0.025 -0.041 Central
Baird Research: Distributors Expect Growth in 2026
In the exclusive tED magazine/Baird research for the 2025’s third-quarter, NAED distributors point to indications of “healthy mid-single digit” growth for next year. 18 distributor companies representing more than $7 billion in annual sales responded to the third quarter survey, which showed revenue growth
How AI Is Ushering in a New Nuclear Age
Atomic energy is back, thanks to the ravenous demands of AI, favoritism from Trump, and the zeal of young entrepreneurs raising billions to build mini-reactors. The upside is unlimited. So far in 2025, venture capitalists, stock market investors, billionaires, the
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Design Research Looks at How Lighting Affects Mood by Jim Romeo
A 2026 study published in The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society is adding a new layer to the conversation about lighting design—one that electrical contractors and electricians working in commercial environments may want to pay close attention to. The research explored whether lighting conditions influence people’s self-reported mood, perception and health symptoms. Twenty-eight
The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales by Jim Nowakowski
Manufacturers know what they produce. Engineers know what they specify. Contractors know what they install. But distributors sit at the intersection of all three. The distributors see which products move through their warehouses. They hear the questions contractors ask at the counter. They learn which installations go smoothly and which
White Paper by Intertek: A Comprehensive Guide to AI Quality Assurance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming products, processes, and decision-making across industries, bringing enormous opportunity alongside a new category of risks around safety, bias, drift, data governance, and regulatory compliance. Rapidly evolving regulations like the EU AI Act all present challenges that traditional quality systems weren’t designed to handle. Download our
