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Hitachi Energy expands digitalization portfolio to manage AI-driven grid complexity

Hitachi Energy's expanded digitalization suite targets utilities and asset-heavy industries facing surging grid complexity from AI load growth and the energy tr

Nuclear pipelines, grid-scale storage, and next-gen LFP cells: alternative energy moves reshaping data center and industrial power in 2026

Three deals this week signal where enterprise energy procurement is heading: advanced nuclear for data centers, on-site BESS for manufacturers, and high-rate LF

DOE geothermal funding and energy workforce strategy signal new demands for operators

The DOE has committed $171.5M to geothermal expansion and published an 8-principle workforce framework targeting millions of new energy jobs.

GE Vernova doubles down on nuclear, direct air capture, and grid AI at Aspen Ideas Festival

GE Vernova spotlights four breakthrough technologies at Aspen Ideas Festival, from small modular reactors to AI-driven grid tools.

AI demand, nuclear strategy, and grid innovation reshape the global energy sector

From Ukraine's AI-powered grid to Canada's nuclear push, energy operators are racing to meet surging power demand driven by AI infrastructure.

Data centers drove half of US electricity demand growth as time-to-power becomes the defining constraint

Data centers accounted for roughly 50% of US electricity demand growth, far outpacing the global share of 17%, with power timelines now outstripping build timel

Schneider Electric Spotlights Next-Generation Energy & Automation Tech at Energy Projects Conference 2026

Schneider Electric executives to address how automation and energy tech are future-proofing operations amid an unparalleled U.S. energy expansion; The company also released two next-generation innovations that advance the first open, software-defined distributed control system — EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Software Defined Automation (SDA) — via EcoStruxure™ Automation Processor 310 and EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ Edge Communication Node

Utilities warm up to nuclear revival, with conditions attached

Governments, investors, and startups are converging on nuclear power as AI-driven electricity demand and clean energy targets accelerate a global sector revival

Beyond the Call: Reinventing Utility Customer Engagement with Cloud and AI Tools

At the 2025 Distributech trade show in Dallas, the focus wasn’t just on the latest in energy infrastructure—it was also on the invisible front line of utility operations: the contact center. With customer expectations rising and regulatory pressure intensifying, utility companies are discovering that outdated voice systems are no longer just a nuisance—they’re a…

Talking Rugged Technology with Panasonic Connect

Utility companies are deploying specialized technology built to withstand harsh field conditions while driving grid modernization forward

A Close Look: How User Generated Content Works for Design Conveyor Systems

Employees become the most authentic storytellers when companies embrace internal video content as a strategic marketing tool

Addressing the Complexities and Opportunities of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Energy sector leaders must navigate shifting guidance and hidden requirements to unlock billions in transition incentives

Resilience in Action: Rodney Krantz’s Operational Expertise

How one operations leader transforms personal adversity into competitive advantage for his team

The Key to Successful Gamification: Start with Social Media Engagement

Brands attempting large-scale gamification programs face costly complexity, but social platforms offer a frictionless entry point to test and validate engagemen

Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success

Grid modernization requires network solutions that adapt as technology and demand evolve, not just today's needs

Virtualization and Internal Network Security Monitoring: Two Significant Changes Coming in NERC’s 2024 Regulation Updates

Energy utilities face a compliance overhaul as new cybersecurity standards reshape how they monitor networks and manage virtualized systems

As Palisades Nuclear Power Plant Prepares to Reopen, Workforce Continuity Sets Up Operations for Success

Retaining experienced staff proves critical as the nuclear industry reverses decades of closures and prepares for a historic operational restart

Technetics Group Announces Extended Partnership with CEA

A 50-year government-industry alliance demonstrates how long-term collaboration accelerates innovation in critical industrial sealing technology

How a Positive Approach Influenced the Successful Entrepreneurial Journey of Dylan Healy

An optimistic mindset proved to be the differentiator when one founder navigated early business challenges and built sustainable success

Bridging Innovations: Technetics, CEA, and Beyond

A five-decade partnership between two European organizations demonstrates how shared R&D investments create sealing solutions trusted across critical industries

Fueling Clean Energy Transformation: Turbo Expo Trends and Technetics’ Hydrogen Innovations

Hydrogen emerges as a potential game-changer for organizations seeking to accelerate their sustainability goals and decarbonization efforts

Exploring Excellence Culture: A Journey of Caring, Passion, and Pursuit

Building an excellence culture requires leaders to prioritize genuine care and intentional relationship-building over transactional business practices