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LEDucation Conference to Offer 39 Educational Sessions
Show organizers for the LEDucation 2026 Conference in New York released some additional information on what should be another packed event. This year’s conference will feature 39 educational sessions presented by recognized experts and thought leaders in their fields. Interactive
Islandwide Blackout Hits Cuba As It Struggles with Deepening Energy Crisis by Milexsy Durán and Dánica Coto
Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. Cuba’s aging grid has drastically eroded in recent years, leading
MicroLEDs: from Headlamps to the Data Center
When we think about the evolution of AI technology, developments in machine learning and large language models come readily to mind, as do the latest graphics processing units (GPUs), high-bandwidth memory (HBM), and exotic semiconductor technologies such as chiplets and
Light + Building 2026 Industry’s the Sector’s Pace of Innovation
Light + Building 2026 highlighted the remarkable pace at which innovation is currently advancing across the industry. From 8th to 13th March 2026, 1,927 exhibitors from 49 countries showcased a wide range of advanced technological solutions in Frankfurt – from
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices (dollars per gallon)
02/23/26 03/02/26 03/09/26 2 year ago year ago week ago U.S. 2.937 3.015 3.502 0.126 0.433 0.487 East Coast 2.834 2.882 3.363 0.098 0.418 0.481 New England 2.852 2.878 3.352 0.170 0.391 0.474 CentralAtlantic 2.962 2.967 3.419 0.087 0.348 0.452
The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades by Katherine Blunt & Jennifer Hiller
The U.S. power industry is embarking on an AI-driven expansion of the electric grid, a build-out that promises to be one of the most expensive since World War II. Utilities around the country are planning to spend tens of billions of
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
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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
