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Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

Briefs: Deals in Electronics, GaN, Batteries, and Nuclear

ABB, Gamesa Electric, Onsemi, Innoscience, Desert Mountain Energy, and Antares Nuclear have been busy making deals and plans to strengthen their…


News Dec 04, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


Future-Proofing Energy Security: The Case for Regional Battery Supply Chains

Future-Proofing Energy Security: The Case for Regional Battery Supply Chains

Reimagining the production of cathode active materials (CAM) can help make regional battery manufacturing both technically feasible and financially…


Americans in Energy Making Black History Today

Americans in Energy Making Black History Today

Hazel O’Leary, William D. Magwood, and Kétévi Assamagan are African Americans with notable contributions to energy science.


Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

Tesla, Musk, Trump and EVs: How Will It Work?

Part 3 of this three-part series examines Elon Musk and Tesla’s possible influence on electric vehicle policies during a second Donald Trump term.


Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Will EVs Flourish or Flounder in the Next 4 Years?

Part 2 of this three-part series evaluates how policy changes in Washington, D.C., could affect electric vehicle technology and supply chains.


U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

U-Turn? How Changes in Washington Could Impact EVs

This three-part series examines how Donald Trump’s administration could impact the trajectory of EVs in the United States. Part 1 discusses views…


Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Gridlock to Grid Growth: HV Transmission for a Renewable Future

Constructing high-voltage transmission lines would upgrade the U.S. national grid to accommodate renewable energy sources.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  


tech insights Jun 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

FERC, ERCOT Aim To Accelerate Renewable-To-Grid Connection

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reforms and a new Texas program could streamline the process of integrating renewable energy into the power grid.


tech insights Dec 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.


NERC Adds Energy Policy as Key Risk for Grid Reliability

NERC Adds Energy Policy as Key Risk for Grid Reliability

NERC recently stated energy policy is a concern for the U.S. and Canada's bulk-power supply. Energy policy determines whether the two…


Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa Pushes US Government Action on Wind Market Barriers

Siemens Gamesa recently released a whitepaper pushing the U.S. government to address critical barriers in the wind energy market, such as lengthy…


Could the Climate Bill Throw a Wrench in the Gears of Offshore Wind?

Could the Climate Bill Throw a Wrench in the Gears of Offshore Wind?

Utility-scale farms are finally breaking ground and the BOEM is accelerating its leasing, but fine print in the Inflation Reduction Act may lead to…


News Aug 26, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Measuring Energy Use, Time and Cost to Quantify Transportation System Efficiency

Measuring Energy Use, Time and Cost to Quantify Transportation System Efficiency


News Oct 24, 2019 by Paul Shepard
Energy Efficiency Can Slash Emissions and Get US Halfway to Climate Goals

Energy Efficiency Can Slash Emissions and Get US Halfway to Climate Goals


News Sep 21, 2019 by Paul Shepard
Slashing Bluetooth LE Transceiver Energy Consumption Over 50%

Slashing Bluetooth LE Transceiver Energy Consumption Over 50%


News Feb 11, 2018 by Paul Shepard
Newly-Discovered Semiconductor Dynamics May Help Improve Energy Efficiency

Newly-Discovered Semiconductor Dynamics May Help Improve Energy Efficiency


News Sep 11, 2017 by Paul Shepard
IERC’s Project NOVICE to Develop New Business Model in Energy Efficiency

IERC’s Project NOVICE to Develop New Business Model in Energy Efficiency


News Aug 12, 2017 by Paul Shepard
Cooling Structures with Zero Energy Consumption

Cooling Structures with Zero Energy Consumption


News Feb 19, 2017 by Jeff Shepard