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DOE Green-Lights $57M Loan to Restart Michigan Nuclear Plant by Francisco “A.J.” Camacho
The Department of Energy has approved a $57 million loan disbursement to restart the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan, marking the first financial commitment from the Trump administration for nuclear revival. DOE’s disbursement is part of an existing $1.52 billion
AI Developers Transform into Energy Developers
The global race to develop next-level AI products is driving a surge in demand for new energy sources to sustain data centers used by tech giants. Because AI-focused data centers consume significantly more power, major tech firms are investing in
MLB Starts in Japan Tomorrow
Yes, do you believe it, the Dodgers and Cubs are kicking off the MLB regular season with a two-game series in Japan, starting Tuesday, March 18. Of course, the remaining 28 MLB teams will not be participating. A week after
EV Charger Rebate Trends for 2025 by BriteSwitch
Here are the trends we are seeing in EV charger rebates for 2025: EV Charger Rebate Program Coverage Has Increased Level 2 Rebates Rise While DCFC Sees a Modest Dip Federal Programs Prove Unpredictable Technical Standards and Approved Chargers Beyond
Data Center Boom Impacting the Lighting Industry by David Shiller
The data center sector has exploded into a major force in construction, fueled by the increasing demands of artificial intelligence. This surge is significantly boosting nonresidential construction planning, with projections indicating it could add substantially to U.S. economic growth in
DLC Updates its Technical Requirements for LED-Based Horticultural Lighting
A new version of the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Horticultural Lighting Technical Requirements released today strengthens efforts to improve the efficacy and quality of LED products used in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. Taking effect April 18, 2025, the DLC’s new
Will Nuclear Power Be the Answer for Data Centers’ Voracious Energy Needs? by John Caulfield
The need to balance energy demands with carbon footprint reduction goals is motivating Big Tech companies to explore nuclear as an alternative power source. That is what’s motivating Big Tech companies—which pumped more than $180 billion into data center expansions
U.S. Electrical Grid Infrastructure to Gain $20B Investment from Avangrid by Kim Riley
Avangrid Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, said Wednesday it plans to invest $20 billion in United States electrical grid infrastructure through the end of the decade. Executives discussed how growing energy demand requires a
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural