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Cheyenne to Host Massive AI Data Center Using More Electricity than All Wyoming Homes Combined
An artificial intelligence data center that would use more electricity than every home in Wyoming combined before expanding to as much as five times that size will be built soon near Cheyenne, according to the city’s mayor. With cool weather
The Digital Backbone of Tomorrow’s Grid
The global energy grid faces aging infrastructure, rising renewable integration, and decentralization challenges. AI emerges as a vital tool to optimize capacity, predict failures, and enhance resilience, ensuring a reliable power supply amid growing demand and environmental risks. AI is
US Open Set Up for Dark Sky-Friendly Outdoor Lights by Adithi Ramakrishnan
When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution. The U.S. Tennis Association swapped metal halide bulbs for shielded wedge-shaped LED lights. The complex’s 17 tournament courts and five practice
DesignLights Consortium Seeks Self-Nominations for Industry Advisory Committee Members
The DesignLights Consortium today announced it is accepting self-nominations through October 3 from lighting industry representatives interested in serving on the DLC Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). An advisory body that meets quarterly, the IAC supports the mission and strategic direction of
GM Raided Silicon Valley to Build Its New AI Team. Here’s What It’s Doing
In the last eight months, GM has made nearly a dozen hires from top tech companies—from Google to Meta to AWS—with the aim of building a small but elite AI center of excellence, much of it based in Mountain View, CA. For
GE Appliances to Invest More Than $3 Billion in US Operations, Including Kentucky
GE Appliances announced it will invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its U.S. operations. With its global headquarters in Louisville, GE Appliances said Wednesday the first phase of investments will begin at plants in Kentucky, Alabama,
Hitachi Energy Invests $106 Million In Its US Transformer Supply Chain
Hitachi Energy plans to invest $106 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Alamo, Tenn., creating 100 jobs to become the second-largest employer in Crockett County. The expansion will expand the company’s capacity to produce transformer components, supporting energy infrastructure
Why Haven’t Tariffs Boosted Inflation? This Theory Is Gaining Traction by Konrad Putzier
New research suggests the actual tariff rates are well below what economists have suspected. The highest tariffs in almost a century haven’t caused inflation to surge. The phenomenon has puzzled economists, some of whom suspect that companies have so far
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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
