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US Power Use to Reach Record Highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA Says by Scott Disavino
US power consumption is expected to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, according to the Energy Information Administration, driven by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency and increased electrification in homes and businesses. The EIA projects a decrease in
Manufacturing Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers by Kip Hanson
We’re talking about Manufacturing Day, described on the organizer’s website as a “national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers.” And while manufacturing may no longer lead the nation in total employment as it did
Nvidia and Fujitsu Agree to Work Together on AI Robots and Other Technology
U.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations using Nvidia’s computer chips. The companies will work together on building
Lighting the Way for Electric Vehicles by Using Streetlamps as Chargers by Sarah Small
A team of researchers at Penn State created a scalable framework to develop, analyze and evaluate using streetlights as a low-cost, equitable EV charging option. They then installed 23 streetlight charging units in Kansas City, Missouri, and tested their framework.
Trump: Harvard to Pay $500M, Open AI Trade School
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration has reached a deal with Harvard University after months of negotiations. The school would contribute $500 million to establish and operate a nationwide network of trade schools focused on artificial intelligence, engineering,
PG&E Unveils $73 Billion Spending Plan to Meet Surging Data-Center Energy Demand
PG&E plans to invest $73 billion by 2030 to upgrade transmission infrastructure to accommodate a surge in electricity demand from data centers. The utility is working to serve 10 gigawatts of new demand over the next decade, driven by AI
Walmart CEO Issues Wake-Up Call on AI
Walmart executives aren’t sugar coating the message: Artificial intelligence will wipe out some jobs and reshape the company’s workforce. For now, Walmart executives say the transformation means the size of its global workforce will stay roughly flat even as its
UL Solutions Expands Marketing Claim Verification Into AI
UL Solutions Inc. announced that it is expanding its evaluation and verification services into the high-growth industrial software sector, advancing what is known as the industrial metaverse—virtual manufacturing environments that use data, AI, digital twins, augmented reality, and other tools to
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LEDs Gain Ground in Controlled Environment Agriculture Space by Tim Kridel
Key Takeaways LED lighting has shifted from niche to mainstream in controlled environment agriculture, driven by improved spectrum, output, and cost reductions. Energy efficiency of LEDs allows growers to achieve higher light levels with less power, enabling cost savings and increased crop productivity, especially in high-value sectors like cannabis. Dynamic
The Rise of Supply Chains That Adapt by Professor Jeannette Song
Professor Song explains how AI is turning supply chains from rigid workflows into adaptive, decision-making systems. When you click “buy now” on online stores, recommendations appear, warehouses spring into action, and packages begin their journey to your door. Behind that seamless experience is a fundamental transformation. Supply chains, once governed
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
