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Read the findings →FERC Finalizes Virtualization Reliability Standards to Modernize the U.S. Grid
On March 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a sweeping set of actions to strengthen the reliability and cybersecurity...
ASHRAE 90.1 2025 Foundation Strengthened with New Operational Emissions Pathway
ASHRAE announced a strategic direction for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 to remain the baseline energy efficiency standard for commercial buildings wh...
Second Generation Eurocode 4: EN 1994-1-1/EN 1994-2 Published March 18, 2026
The European standard Eurocode 4 for the design of composite steel and concrete structures has a second generation published on March 18, 2026. EN 199...
AI-Driven Grid Resilience: What CERAWeek 2026 Signals for Practicing Engineers
CERAWeek 2026 framed AI, data center demand, and grid modernization as converging forces reshaping planning, operation, and reliability of electric po...
Protecting Structures in Flood Areas: ASCE 24-24
The 2024 edition of ASCE 24 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, expands flood risk design requirements and aligns with ASCE 7 22 Supplement 2...
IEEE 802.3dg-2026: 100 Mb/s Long-Reach Single Pair Ethernet and Its Implications for Engineers
IEEE 802.3dg 2026 delivers 100 Mb/s Single Pair Ethernet with a long reach of up to 500 meters and includes provision for power delivery over data lin...
Best PE Exam Prep App for 2026: PE Prep Pro
PE Prep Pro is a comprehensive mobile study platform designed for PE candidates, offering 1,600+ practice questions across 16 disciplines, 30+ quick r...
Repeal of Fossil Fuel Restrictions for Federal Buildings: Compliance Date Stayed to September 1, 2026
A final rule repealing fossil fuel restrictions for new federal buildings and major renovations was published on April 20, 2026, in the Federal Regist...
FERC Takes Aggressive Action to Speed Large Load Interconnection
On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued tailored show cause orders to six regional grid operators (PJM, MISO, CAISO, ISO NE,...
Washington DC Advances Construction Code Modernization Across 12 Categories
The District of Columbia Department of Buildings announced a comprehensive modernization of the District’s construction codes. The effort will adopt n...
ICC 600 Public Review Open for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions Standard (ICC 600)
The International Code Council has opened a 45 day ANSI public review period for the next edition of ICC 600, the Standard for Residential Constructio...
California Energy Code Update 2025: What the Jan 1, 2026 Effective Date Means for Engineers and the PE Exam
The 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, California’s energy code update within Title 24, Part 6, went into effect January 1, 2026 for new build...