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Published on Aug 17, 2026

Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Nuclear energy already plays a pivotal role in powering some of the largest economies in the U.S., including Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it could be the key to offsetting a rapidly increasing demand for electricity across …

Source: The Pennsylvania State University - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Dimension Energy Secures $857M to Accelerate Distributed Solar Growth

Financing Expands Dimension Energy’s Solar Pipeline Dimension Energy has secured $857 million in additional capital to accelerate its distributed solar expansion. The financing combines a $200 million increase to its corporate credit facility with $657 …

Source: Ventureburn - Neutral
Published on 00:03 GMT

An Illinois EV plant added 2.6 million square feet in 11 months under budget, and the live-factory surgery that kept R1 ...

Steel columns rise from a flat Illinois plain, assembled from prefabricated sections, while finished electric trucks roll through the building next door. The body shop is still wet with fresh primer. Just past a temporary partition wall, workers are …

Source: GCN - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Panduit ES2P PDU Delivers Essential Intelligent Rack Power

Panduit has announced the ES2P Power Distribution Unit, a managed rack PDU designed to deliver essential power intelligence for today’s compute environments. Built for data centres, edge deployments, enterprise closets, and technology refresh projects, …

Source: Mid East Information - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Ability Engineering Technology invests $1.8 million to expand cryogenic and vacuum equipment manufacturing facility in ...

Ability Engineering Technology (AET) plans to expand and modernize its manufacturing operations in South Holland, Illinois, and establish a satellite office at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago. The company, which designs and …

Source: Plant Services - Pending
Published on 01:11 GMT

State Rep Schweizer Speaks Out on Dynergy Disclosure of Riverbank Erosion Next to Coal Ash

THE FOLLOWING IS AN ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN CAUCUS RELEASE Dynegy Midwest Generation, owner of the closed Vermilion Power Station north of Oakwood, disclosed recently that riverbank erosion next to its coal ash along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River …

Source: Vermilion County First - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

America’s digital supremacy depends on our ability to upgrade the power grid — quickly

The nation’s service industry has been fueled in lock step with the digital economy. In such an environment, data has become a monetizable asset, a driver for innovation and economic growth. And with the spread and growth of artificial intelligence across …

Source: The Daily Dispatch - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor's race

A data center is under construction at Arlington Heights Road and Northwest Point just south of I-90 in Elk Grove Village. Shifting public opinion about data centers is shaping the 2026 gubernatorial campaign. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald) When Gov. JB …

Source: Daily Herald - Illinois - Pending
Published on 00:03 GMT

Rivian’s Illinois plant added 1.1 million square feet of factory space for its new compact SUV, and the R2 now costs ...

Concrete is still curing in parts of the new wing. Steel columns cast long shadows across a factory floor spanning millions of square feet, laid out like a small city under one roof. Outside, a rail yard is being doubled in length to handle the surge of …

Source: GCN - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race

Article Summary The emergence of a new class of data centers has garnered bipartisan opposition in communities across the state. What was once seen as an avenue for economic growth has become a political issue in Illinois, and one on which candidates from …

Source: Capitol News Illinois - Illinois - Left-wing
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Residents have questions for Driftless power line project

By ADAM KELNHOFER Special to The Daily Reporter An opposition group to a 765,000-volt transmission line argues Midcontinent Grid Solutions is moving too quickly and obscuring info with the project. No 765 Line in a press release argued Wisconsin landowners …

Source: The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

100K+ NW Indiana residents remain without power nearly 1 week after storms as recovery continues

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Community organizations are providing food, ice, and water to residents in Gary as thousands of families continue to wait for power to be restored following days of severe weather across northwest Indiana. Late Monday, Indiana Gov. Mike …

Source: ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

SIU Carbondale begins $9.9M lighting upgrade to cut energy costs and emissions

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has begun a $9.9 million project to replace fluorescent lighting. Facility and Energy Management teams are replacing the fluorescent bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. Crews …

Source: KFVS - Missouri - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

PJM’s New Deal for Data Centers: Bring Power or Face Cuts

PJM Interconnection (PJM) has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to create a conditional reliability framework for major new electricity users, including data centers. Filed on August 13, the proposal would allow big new facilities to …

Source: Data Center Knowledge - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Nano Nuclear Is Still Under $20. Here's My Case for Why That Won't Last.

Key Points Nano Nuclear's stock has fallen more than 40% in the past 12 months and is trading near its 52-week low. The acquisition of Secured Transportation Systems gives NANO deeper fuel-cycle capabilities and revenue. It's been a rough year for …

Source: AOL - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Collin Corbett: A commonsense path forward for data centers in Illinois

Data centers are one of the biggest and most controversial issues facing Illinois right now, and the two major-party candidates for governor only seem to offer extreme positions. On the one side is Gov. JB Pritzker, who has been all-in on data centers …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Aug 17, 2026

The Very Trumpy State That Leads the Country in Renewable Energy

This is not to say that Texas is a climate policy paradise. It simply is following the Bush template: monetizing all the state’s abundant natural resources. Texas isn’t forcing the phase-out of coal or other fossil fuels, instead pursuing an “all of the …

Source: The New Republic - Left-wing
Published on Aug 17, 2026

With AI riches at stake, pressures mount to share the wealth

Get Power Play A twice-weekly dive into the power players and moves driving business in Massachusetts, authored by long-time business columnists Shirley Leung and Jon Chesto. “How do we let the wealthiest companies in human history come to the commonwealth …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Center-left
Published on Aug 16, 2026

Chicago-area storm recovery: South suburbs ask for federal aid; NW Indiana power outages continue

CHICAGO (WLS) -- At least seven storm-related deaths have been reported across Indiana as of Sunday as power outages repairs in northwest Indiana continue following strong storms and flooding last week. Many people in the Chicago area are still recovering …

Source: ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Top 10 Reputable Solar Street Light Manufacturers in China 2026: Powering the Global Green Lighting Transition

Featuring Leading Suppliers with Proven Reliability in Solar Panel Efficiency, Battery Durability, and Smart Control Systems CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHENZHEN, China — August 18, 2026 — A market …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Van Dyke Energy Launches Fuel Buyer Verify™ as Official Pre-Qualification Portal for EN590, Jet A1 & D6 Transactions

Fuel Buyer Verify™ by Van Dyke Energy connects verified institutional fuel buyers directly to Chevron, BP, Shell, ExxonMobil & Saudi Aramco. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — August …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry ...

Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Researchers think like a baker to help develop better solar cells

UNSW Sydney researchers have uncovered a new way to improve next-gen solar cell material by making sure its ingredients stay evenly mixed while it's being made. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Aniebo Etudor: Why Supply Chain Resilience Is Reshaping the Future of Energy

Global supply chain executive Aniebo Etudor explores how resilience, data, inventory and logistics are reshaping the future of energy operations. HOUSTON, , TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an industry where a …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry ...

Published on August 18, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

Ember Beverages Launches Eight-Flavor Classic Energy Range With 200 mg of Caffeine and No Sugar in Any Can

PLANTATION, FL, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Beverages has announced the launch of its Classic Energy range, an eight-flavor line of canned energy drinks formulated with 200 milligrams of caffeine, zero grams of …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Food & Beverage Industry ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Malaysia Solar Energy Market Expected to Reach MYR 5.04B in 2026 as LSS6 Accelerates Solar and Battery Storage

Malaysia solar energy market reaches MYR 5.04 billion in 2026 as LSS6 advances solar, battery storage, private investment and capacity growth. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia's solar energy market …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Five Minutes to Change the Future: Los Alamos Showcases New Mexico’s Nuclear Innovation Ecosystem on August 25

Inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum connects innovators, national laboratories, industry, government and communities across New Mexico’s full nuclear lifecycle. RIO RANCHO, NM, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Aug. 25, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

Why Canoga Park Homeowners Are Replacing Aging AC Units as Energy Costs Climb

Cooling By Design examines why Canoga Park homeowners are choosing to replace aging AC systems as summer heat and residential energy costs continue to rise. CANOGA PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cooling By Design …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Intozi Tech Partners with Axelera AI to Power Next-Generation Vision AI

Partnership brings high-performance, energy-efficient AI inference to government, industrial, and enterprise deployments globally. GURUGRAM, INDIA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intozi Tech Pvt. Ltd., a deep-tech Vision AI company and …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Aviation & Aerospace Industry ...
Published on August 18, 2026 - 05:23 GMT

Top Alkaline Battery Manufacturer Advances Reliable Power Solutions for Everyday and Industrial Applications

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shenzhen Pkcell Battery Co., Ltd. is attracting attention in the battery manufacturing industry as demand continues to grow for dependable, portable, and cost-effective power …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on August 18, 2026 - 03:43 GMT

Top 10 Reputable Solar Street Light Manufacturers in China 2026: Powering the Global Green Lighting Transition

Featuring Leading Suppliers with Proven Reliability in Solar Panel Efficiency, Battery Durability, and Smart Control Systems CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHENZHEN, China — August 18, 2026 — A market …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

Cascade Energy Named No. 74 on the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies That Care® List

Employee-owned Cascade Energy earns national recognition in its first year participating PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cascade Energy has been named one of the 2026 PEOPLE® Companies That Care®, earning the …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:07 GMT

Rosendin Electric Raises Over $260,000 for the Navy SEAL Foundation at 11th Annual Golf Tournament

Sold-out West Coast event is part of a dual-coast effort that has generated more than $4 million for military members and their families SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosendin Electric, Inc. (Rosendin), the …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Researchers think like a baker to help develop better solar cells

UNSW Sydney researchers have uncovered a new way to improve next-gen solar cell material by making sure its ingredients stay evenly mixed while it's being made. SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Science ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

Van Dyke Energy Launches Fuel Buyer Verify™ as Official Pre-Qualification Portal for EN590, Jet A1 & D6 Transactions

Fuel Buyer Verify™ by Van Dyke Energy connects verified institutional fuel buyers directly to Chevron, BP, Shell, ExxonMobil & Saudi Aramco. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA — August …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

Business Modification Group Announces Sale of Oklahoma Metro HVAC Business

Patrick Lange of Business Modification Group recently facilitated the sale of a well-established HVAC business serving the Oklahoma metropolitan area. MADISON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patrick Lange of Business …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 17:22 GMT

Medical Thermal Transfer Film Market Trends Support A 7.9% CAGR Outlook Through The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company’s Medical Thermal Transfer Film Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The medical thermal transfer film …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Chemical Industry ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 16:12 GMT

Aniebo Etudor: Why Supply Chain Resilience Is Reshaping the Future of Energy

Global supply chain executive Aniebo Etudor explores how resilience, data, inventory and logistics are reshaping the future of energy operations. HOUSTON, , TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an industry where a …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Texas Blockchain Council Becomes Digital Infrastructure Network as Technology, Energy and Infrastructure Converge

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The leading Texas-based technology association founded to represent a growing emerging technology sector is broadening its mission as the infrastructure behind the digital economy …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 14:56 GMT

ON.ENERGY JOINS DATA CENTER ANTI-CONFERENCE USA 2026 AS PLATINUM SPONSOR

Power systems innovator brings resilient energy expertise to industry's premier gathering of digital infrastructure leaders AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Center Anti-Conference (DCAC USA) is …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Five Minutes to Change the Future: Los Alamos Showcases New Mexico’s Nuclear Innovation Ecosystem on August 25

Inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum connects innovators, national laboratories, industry, government and communities across New Mexico’s full nuclear lifecycle. RIO RANCHO, NM, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Aug. 25, …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

As Skilled Trades Workforce Ages, a New Generation Is Needed to Fill the Gap

Retirement is driving demand for electricians, HVAC technicians and industrial mechanics — making technical education an increasingly valuable career path. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is facing …

Distribution channels: Education, Electronics Industry ...
Published on August 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

FEDCON Alerts Federal Contractors to CMMC Level 2 Implementation Adjustments and Reaffirms Focus on Level 1 Compliance

FEDCON is informing the public that there's an important update for companies that work with the federal government, especially those in defense and technology TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FEDCON is …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Luxury Aircraft Launches Corporate Accounts for Flight Departments, Executive Assistants & Travel Departments

New account structure gives entire scheduling teams shared visibility into every trip, with a named Charter Specialist assigned to each company. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Luxury Aircraft today announced …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Roberts & Ryan Welcomes Greg Williamson to its Advisory Board

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roberts & Ryan Inc., America’s first Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Broker Dealer, is pleased to announce that Greg Williamson has joined the firm’s Advisory Board. Mr. …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Venezuela Energy Reopening Draws Growing U.S. Industry Attention

Rising U.S.-bound crude flows, evolving OFAC rules and new oil and gas activity set the stage for the Venezuela Reawakening Summit in Houston. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Venezuela Energy Reopening Draws U.S. …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Malaysia Solar Energy Market Expected to Reach MYR 5.04B in 2026 as LSS6 Accelerates Solar and Battery Storage

Malaysia solar energy market reaches MYR 5.04 billion in 2026 as LSS6 advances solar, battery storage, private investment and capacity growth. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia's solar energy market …

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Published on August 17, 2026 - 11:06 GMT

Triplett Highlights How Historical Environmental Records Are Strengthening Workplace Safety Investigations

Triplett explains how environmental datalogging and historical workplace records support safety investigations, incident reviews, and heat illness prevention. TRIPLETTMERRIMACK, NH, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As safety …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Chemical Industry ...