Span looks to cut smart panel costs with $75M Eaton partnership

Published on March 9, 2026

Breaker boxes can be a hidden stumbling block for households looking to go electric. Many of these devices are too small to support the electrical needs of a home plus the addition of an EV charger, a heat pump, and other power-hungry appliances. But upgrading them can take lots of time and money. Smart electrical…

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With investment flowing, fusion energy’s long shot has become a gold rush

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The history of nuclear fusion power is littered with disappointments. Since 1952, scientists have been conducting fusion reactions in attempts to recreate the way the sun generates energy. Time and again, the massive reactors consumed more energy than was produced. “We’ve been saying fusion is 30 years away for 60 years,” says Jason Donev, physics professor and associate director of the new energy