Founded in 1945 by Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and University of Chicago scientists who helped develop the first atomic weapons in the Manhattan Project, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists created the Doomsday Clock two years later, using the imagery of apocalypse (midnight) and the contemporary idiom of nuclear explosion (countdown to zero) to convey threats to humanity and the planet. The Doomsday Clock is set every year by the Bulletin’s Science and Security Board in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes nine Nobel laureates. The Clock has become a universally recognized indicator of the world’s vulnerability...

GERMANY—Leading hotel management system, SIHOT, together with energy transition start-up LADE, is facilitating improved guest experiences with connected onsite electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs. A direct integration between LADE and SIHOT PMS automatically applies electricity top-up charges to the guest’s hotel room, reducing friction in the payment and billing experience. Using LADE’s charging stations, guests connect their EV and authenticate at the charger using either a QR code by smartphone and entering their room number and ID or through an RFID key card issued by the hotel. Hotels can also integrate existing chargers if they support the Open Charge Point Protocol (OPCC). The...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—HyLite LED introduces the New NexGen Lotus Lamp, available in 40-, 60- & 100-watt options to replace 300, 500 & 1,000 watt incandescent and Halogen Lamps. The 100W Lotus Lamp is the world’s only Triac dimmable LED lamp. The proprietary and patented diecast heat-sink design provides excellent thermal management and heat dissipation. The IP-65 design provides complete ingress protection against contact, dust infiltration and water splashes. All the Lotus Lamps are DLC Listed and are eligible for utility rebates, providing greater savings from your energy provider. The Lotus Lamp easily fits into existing PAR Cans which makes retrofitting easy....

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has entered into agreements with One Energy to add onsite wind and solar power at its Findlay and Clyde, Ohio operations. The company currently has nine onsite wind turbines at four of its Ohio plants in Findlay, Marion, Greenville, and Ottawa. Combined, those turbines supply 22 percent of the electrical needs for those facilities. These two projects are among the largest behind-the-meter renewable energy projects in the U.S., and once complete will ensure the Clyde and Findlay plants receive at least 70 percent of their energy needs from onsite renewable energy. The expansion project...

AMSTERDAM—SWIO, a full charging management solution provider for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in Europe, are joining forces to provide drivers with the fastest charging stations in Luxembourg to date. Losch, mobility service provider, and SOCOM, infrastructure engineering firm, started the EV charging management solution joint venture, SWIO, to incentivize EV charging in Luxembourg. SWIO has already installed two EVBox Troniq High Power DC fast charging stations—providing an output of 320kW and 400kW. EVBox believes that easy installation is just as important as delivering high quality products. After extensive field testing and gathering feedback...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting announces its 35th anniversary, marking three and a half decades of innovation, dedication, and excellence. To commemorate this significant milestone, the company has unveiled the transformation of not one, but two state-of-the-art showrooms. Over the past 35 years, the company has evolved and adapted to the ever-changing landscape of the lighting market, earning a reputation for providing cutting-edge solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. “We are thrilled to celebrate 35 years of illuminating homes and businesses everywhere. Our commitment to providing the highest quality lighting solutions has been unwavering, and the renovation of our showrooms is a...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor System, a national leader in energy-efficient dishwasher production, installation, and service, presents the innovative AC TALL Space Maker Dish Machine, a key player in its advanced dishwashing technology range. Boasting a compact footprint of just 22” x 24” (occupying a mere 2.24 square feet), this dishwasher is designed to save 75 percent more space compared to conventional dish machines. This space efficiency makes it an optimal choice for environments with limited space but a high demand for efficient dishwashing. What sets the AC TALL Space Maker apart is its unique open front-loading door and a taller build,...

Cutting down on laundry volume has been the focus of our industry for decades now with the now standard towel/linen replacement opt-out programs. Only recently, however, has there been chatter about eliminating some towels entirely. In the past year I have run across several suppliers that are aiming to do just that. At this past fall’s Boutique Design New York, Magic Stone introduced its antibacterial bathmat made from natural stone that goes from wet to dry in seconds. According to the company, it can reduce annual expenditure on traditional floor towel bathmats by over 80 percent annually. The bathmats can...

SAUDI ARABIA—St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. “One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to become a coveted leisure destination,” said...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices. This marks the second consecutive year Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the World Index. The company is also on the North America Index for the 17th year. “For 112 years we have held ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business operations, and we are proud of our long history of purposeful innovation, sustainable operations and local community engagement,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corp....