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NAED Opens Registration For The 2026 Marketing Summit
The race has begun for the 2026 NAED Marketing Summit, as registration is now open for the event, August 3-5 in Indianapolis, IN. This year’s theme is “Shift, Accelerate, Outpace”, which could not be more appropriate as we navigate so much
Weekly Jobless Claims Hits Lowest Level in 5 Decades
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor. In the week ending April 25, the advance figure for
USGS Says Appalachian Lithium Could Support EV Battery Demand by Jacob Lorinc
Parts of the Appalachian region of the eastern U.S. hold enough lithium to curb America’s reliance on imports for centuries, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey, underscoring domestic resource potential as demand for critical minerals accelerates. The
Tariff Q&A with NAED Director of Government Relations, Bud DeFlaviis
tED magazine talks with NAED’s Director of Government Relations, Bud DeFlaviis, about why distributors usually do not have a direct claim to IEEPA tariff refunds, why unwinding tariff-driven price increases is so difficult, and how distributors can explain that reality
Utility Spending is Rising: A Review of Utility Capital Expenditure Plans
Utility affordability remains a top issue for energy consumers across the U.S. as rising electricity demand and an aging grid coincide with increasing costs across the energy supply chain. In a comprehensive review of 51 investor-owned utility earnings calls in
Welcome to the NEMRA Lighting Division
NEMRA Lighting Division is dedicated to empowering independent lighting representatives and their manufacturing partners. Membership in NEMRA Lighting Division connects you to a powerful network of professionals, programs, and resources powered by three core pillars: Advocacy, Education, and Networking. NEMRA
Blue Energy Raises $380M to Build Grid-Scale Nuclear Reactors in Shipyards
As the grid strains under the weight of electrification and AI data centers, tech companies and utilities have been evaluating whether nuclear power can help with the burden. Blue Energy wants to build nuclear reactors in shipyards because these locations can handle
DOE Explores Using Its Lands for Data Centers
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is helping ensure America leads the world in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while helping to lower energy costs by co-locating data centers and new energy infrastructure on DOE lands. To support this effort, DOE’s Office
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Researchers Prepare Robots for an Aging Society
As the U.S. faces a historic demographic shift, Stanford experts are developing robots to help older adults walk safely, get dressed, do chores, and maintain independence at home. In brief: America’s aging population is driving a need for robotic caregiving solutions. Stanford labs are developing assistive technologies from walking companion
The April 2026 Issue of Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M)
Opportunities and Obstacles in the AI Data Center Market | EC&M A New Model for Increasing Data Center Build Speed | EC&M Rethinking Data Center Construction for Electrical Contractors | EC&M Addressing Power Quality Challenges in AI Data Centers | EC&M Environmental Conditions That Impact Industrial Lighting Reliability | EC&M
The AI Revolution and its Impact on Facilities Management by Ronnie Wendt
The idea of AI replacing technicians maintaining HVAC systems, plumbing infrastructure or electrical components feels a long way off. That’s because the complexity and variability of building systems make that kind of automation difficult, according to Jonathan Slain, founder and CEO of Autobahn Consultants. Slain says the highest returns for AI
