NEMA SmartBriefNEMA SmartBrief is a free, daily email newsletter designed specifically for key decision makers in the electrical supply chain. &nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema/index.jsp?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rsshttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifNEMA SmartBriefhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/nema?campaign=pd_rss&utm_source=rssen-us15 Jun 2026 12:31:03 CDTNew framework guides energy and design for AI data centershttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=81359965-1551-4DDD-8862-339768B617DC&copyId=87DE460E-B7AF-4259-9E88-61BBB8466559https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=81359965-1551-4DDD-8862-339768B617DC&copyId=87DE460E-B7AF-4259-9E88-61BBB8466559The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engine -More- ]]>15 Jun 2026 12:31:03 CDTTop StoryPa. utilities, PJM prepare for summer heat, high demandhttps://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=81359965-1551-4DDD-8862-339768B617DC&copyId=8CCF7423-4AC8-46A8-8F63-EF6E763C4CE9https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/sharedSummary/index.jsp?briefId=3E8B0A57-4F7D-4D24-BBDE-EF13D10677BB&issueId=81359965-1551-4DDD-8862-339768B617DC&copyId=8CCF7423-4AC8-46A8-8F63-EF6E763C4CE9Pennsylvania's electric utilities and PJM Interconnection detailed extensive preparations for the summer, anticipating above- -More- ]]>15 Jun 2026 12:31:03 CDTGrid ResilienceHouston grid gets update for FIFA World 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