Electrical Industry News for December 2025

The Summit on the Future of Energy Security concluded at Lancaster House in London with a strong signal of renewed international cooperation and resolve. Co-hosted by the IEA and the UK Government, the landmark two-day event brought together decision makers from 60 governments and over 50 major energy companies, alongside international institutions and civil society organizations, to confront a major global challenge: securing the energy systems of today and tomorrow. Keynote speeches The Sum...

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centers around the world while also unlocking significant opportunities to cut costs, enhance competitiveness, and reduce emissions, according to a major new report from the IEA. The IEA’s special report Energy and AI, offers the most comprehensive, data-driven global analysis to date on the growing connections between energy and AI. Electricity d...

A more efficient and resilient electricity system can support a secure, affordable energy transition in Germany, according to the IEA’s new Energy Policy Review. Under its long-standing Energiewende policy, Germany is transforming its energy system. It is moving towards a system based largely on renewable electricity, which it views as a long-term opportunity to improve energy security and economic competitiveness. However, more work is needed in the energy sector to reach Germany’...

A special thematic workshop focused on the status and prospects for fusion energy convened at the IEA’s headquarters, alongside the official meeting of the IEA's Committee on Energy Research and Technology (CERT). The event brought together representatives from academia and industry to share perspectives on fusion energy with CERT members, who represent IEA member governments. With more than 30 participants attending in-person, and an additional 40 joining online, the workshop addressed...

Efforts to expand and modernize electricity transmission grids around the world face mounting challenges as supply chain bottlenecks intensify, according to a new IEA report. Prices and procurement times for essential components like power transformers and cables have almost doubled in four years, creating significant hurdles for grid developers. The report, Building the Future Transmission Grid: Strategies to Navigate Supply Chain Challenges, highlights that developing transmission infrastruc...

The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4% annually through 2027 as power use climbs in a range of sectors across the economy, according to a new IEA report released. Electricity 2025, the latest edition of the IEA’s main market analysis of the sector, forecasts that the growth in global demand will be the equivalent of adding an amount greater than Japan’s annual electricity consumption every year betwee...

India's natural gas demand is forecast to increase by nearly 60% by 2030, a new IEA report finds, marking a significant shift in the country's energy landscape and putting India’s projected gas demand on a par with some of the world’s largest consumers. The report, India Gas Market Report: Outlook to 2030, shows the country’s gas consumption is set to reach 103 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually by the end of the decade. Following over a decade of slow growth and periodic de...

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol addressed pioneers from around the world at the French government’s Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, highlighting the deep links between AI and energy and stressing the need for greater cooperation among the energy industry, the tech sector and policy makers as the development and uptake of AI accelerates. Dr Birol spoke to an audience including French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who jointly chaired t...

The International Energy Agency welcomed business pioneers from across the energy sector and beyond to discuss recent developments in oil and gas markets, critical mineral supply chains, and how to navigate the accelerating growth in electricity demand. The Energy Business Council (EBC) serves as an important platform for dialogue between the IEA and the private sector, facilitating the exchange of crucial data and expertise that inform the Agency's analysis and recommendations for advancing re...

In industrial manufacturing, motors play a very important role in driving processes, handling, or transforming materials from raw materials to finished products or services. It is equally important for use in commercial applications, such as household appliances and industrial machinery in buildings and infrastructure, as well as in automobiles. From Newton’s first law of motion, people know that motors must overcome high inertia at starting. That’s where motor starting methods come...

In the modern world, electrical safety and efficiency are critical for the smooth operation of commercial and industrial facilities. Whether they’re running a manufacturing plant, office building, or large-scale facility, ensuring a reliable and safe electrical power distribution system is paramount. This is where switchboards come into play. These essential components are at the heart of any electrical system, offering control, protection, and distribution of power. Let’s explore w...

NOARK Electric is pleased to announce its official representation in Western Canada through a strategic partnership with EAC Global Inc., a distributor known for delivering innovative and reliable solutions in industrial electrical, automation, and control equipment — including both new and surplus components. “NOARK’s product line brings quality, reliability, and value to industrial electrical builds,” says Patrick Hogan, Managing Director of EAC Global, adding “W...

Amid the surging tide of the digital economy, the data center industry is ready for intelligent and green computing power. In response to this trend, NOARK, a subsidiary of the CHINT Group, presents a comprehensive range of data center solutions to support the digital economy. The world of today has become reliant on the power of digital intelligence. To maintain the storage of all this information, there are over 11,000 public data centers worldwide, with almost 50% of them in the US...

Electrical safety is critical to modern infrastructure in various settings. Protection from overloads and short circuits is essential. Two primary devices serve this crucial purpose: fuses and circuit breakers. These components offer effective protection for electrical networks. They prevent potential hazards and ensure safe electrical operations.  What Are Fuses and Circuit Breakers? Fuses Fuses are simple devices. They are designed to protect circuits from excessive current. They...

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), a key entity under the Department of Energy, plays a pivotal role in delivering reliable, cost-based federal hydroelectric power across 15 central and western states. Serving millions through partnerships with public utilities, rural cooperatives, and tribal organizations, WAPA’s core mission is to provide clean energy while maintaining a stable and modern grid infrastructure. As stewards of both power and transmission, WAPA not only markets e...

A destructive storm barreled through the central U.S. and was felt in SWEPCO’s service territory with damage reported across Benton County, Arkansas in the far northwest corner of the state. The extreme weather likely included possible tornadoes that leveled buildings, scattered walls, roofs and other debris and downed trees throughout Rogers, Arkansas. Initial damage assessments are underway. Elsewhere in the state, severe weather also caused weather impacts and disrupted power to custo...

Made up of countless small towns that come together to form what some call “America’s Heartland,” the Midwest is known for its industry, farming, landscapes, and friendly, down-to-earth attitudes. On a trip to the region, they’ll get a little bit of city, a little bit of country, and everything in between. What a perfect setting for NOARK to announce a new partnership with Mtech MN, a Minnesota-based manufacturer’s representative for Process & Factory Auto...

Canyon State Electric (CSE) donated 317 LEGO sets yesterday to Phoenix Children’s as part of its annual LEGO Drive. The drive concluded its third year bringing in over double the amount of LEGOs collected in 2022. The LEGO Drive began in 2021 after the passing of Canyon State Electric founder Steve Maderazzo. He famously loved building with LEGO and created many structures, including a replica of the CSE office building. The Canyon State Electric team pays tribute to his legacy with gene...

Electrical contractor - Canyon State Electric (CSE) and the American Heart Association of Arizona (AHA) presented Arline Nazario of McCarthy Building Companies with the Steven Maderazzo Lifestyle Change Award last week. The award, returning for the second year, recognizes individuals in the construction industry who have made significant and positive changes to improve their quality of life and overall health. Nazario was diagnosed with a leaking heart valve and high blood pressure earlier thi...

Journeyman electrician - Esteban Marez is retiring from the trade after 26 total years working for Canyon State Electric (CSE) since 1993. “It’s difficult to put into words what Esteban means to me and all of the CSE team,” said President Robert Hughes, adding “Every time I saw him, he always had a smile on his face and was hard at work. The knowledge and mentorship he provided for others will never be forgotten. We all congratulate Esteban on the next chapter of hi...