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IMTS 2026: Syspro Launches Industrial AI Platform That Works With Any ERP
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Read article →Retrofit vs. Replace For Your Next Automation Initiative
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Read article →Ørsted solar project to also help restore New Mexico wetlands
Construction has started on Blackwater Solar, a 200-MW project in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Project developer Ørsted also announced a $100,000 contribution to Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV) to support the restoration and conservation of local wetlands near the project site. Located between Portales and…
Read article →Sisters of Mercy solar installation opens NC city to more approved ground-mounts
Pisgah Energy has completed a 680-kW solar system for the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Belmont, North Carolina. During project development, Pisgah Energy discovered that City of Belmont land development ordinances did not allow for the installation of ground-mounted solar projects. Over many…
Read article →DOE's $5.25B ‘SPARK’ Grid Initiative Selects 31 U.S. Projects to Accelerate Transmission Infrastructure Upgrades
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Read article →Wildfire Resilience is Grid Resilience
Wildfire risk management has shifted from seasonal to continuous, demanding utilities adopt innovative strategies such as asset monitoring, operational enhancements, and infrastructure segmentation. These measures help reduce ignition potential, improve response times, and support safer grid restoration.
Read article →Eversource Restores 146,000 Customers as Nor’easter Drives Widespread Damage in Connecticut
Despite challenging weather conditions, Eversource continues its storm response, clearing blocked roads, assessing damage, and prioritizing restoring power to schools before Monday, while managing complex repairs and infrastructure issues.
Read article →Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
In today’s increasingly challenging construction environment, contractors face growing pressure to deliver more with the resources they have. Leading rental providers have responded by expanding beyond equipment supply to provide connected jobsite technologies that improve visibility, control and performance across projects. These technologies connect equipment,…
Read article →Bridging the Gap: Addressing Workforce and Infrastructure Challenges in Modern Power Systems
As demand for clean energy and grid modernization accelerates, utilities face a critical gap in skilled personnel and infrastructure capacity, requiring integrated strategies in innovation, workforce training, and project coordination to ensure reliable power delivery.
Read article →ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30—Associated Builders and Contractors applauded the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Keith Sonderling to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor by a vote of 47-41. “ABC congratulates Secretary Sonderling on his well-deserved confirmation and commends the Senate for recognizing his strong…
Read article →Construction Starts Fall Back 24.8% in August
BOSTON (Sept. 21, 2026) — Total construction starts declined 24.8% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.34 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 32.0% over the month, residential starts decreased 5.2%, and nonbuilding declined by 26.7%. On a…
Read article →HD Construction Equipment Signs Compact Equipment Partnership With Manitou Group
ATLANTA (Sept. 22, 2026) — HD Construction Equipment announced that it recently signed an agreement on mutual sales partnership for compact construction equipment with a global comprehensive equipment manufacturer, Manitou Group, which will help expand its compact equipment portfolio. The signing ceremony was held at…
Read article →AI And Automation Are Rewriting The Device Lifecycle
As replacement cycles lengthen and the refurbished market scales, the winners will be the operators that can make faster, smarter decisions about every device that comes back.
Read article →Spatial AI, Agentic AI And The Next Smart Factory Challenge
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Read article →Microinverter manufacturers anticipate a growing balcony solar market
An inverter’s role in a plug-in solar project is functionally the same as in an interconnected solar project: it converts DC to AC power. Where it differs is how much power it can handle and how it’s interacting with the grid. A residential solar project…
Read article →Waena Battery Storage Project Reaches Construction Milestone
The 40-megawatt (MW), 160-megawatt-hour (MWh) system will consist of 54 battery units and is expected to help shift renewable energy to periods when electricity demand is higher.
Read article →Beyond Forecasting: How the Grid Can Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty
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Read article →Major Electric Utility Projects Now in the Pipeline - Audio Only
Episode #152 of Electrical Wholesaling's Today’s Electrical Economy offers an update on some major electric utility projects now in the planning stage that may offer particularly strong electrical sales potential. Sponsored by Champion Fiberglass.
Read article →IDEM Safety Switches To Highlight Configurable Safety Interlocks, Guard Locking Switches at PPMA Show 2026
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Read article →Q&A: Manufacturers Lack Connected Data Across Company Systems
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