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Delta Invites Global Energy Efficiency Visionary to Share Insights on the Energy Transition in the AI Era
Delta today jointly hosted a forward-looking forum titled "Energy's New Frontier: From Buildings to AI - A Holistic Evolution of Resilience and Efficiency" with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability's Precourt Institute for Energy. Marking its 55th anniversary in 2026, Delta is launching a series of events under the theme "Forward, Toward Better." The inaugural forum featured a keynote speech by internationally renowned energy efficiency expert Dr. Amory Lovins, co-founder of the Rocky Mou
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