Green Building & Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction and renewable energy topics appear regularly in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine and are a growing source of work for electrical contractors. Read the latest news and monthly columns on these markets, including green construction, alternative energy and renewable energy systems, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, energy storage, wind power, solar power, hydropower, geothermal energy and more.
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Renewable-Powered Heat Systems Studied for Industrial Heat Demand
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Renewable-powered heat systems could supply up to a third of U.S. industrial heat demand by 2035, according to an April 2026 study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
Green Building
EV Drivers Love Their Cars
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The market for electric vehicles may experience its ups and downs, but owner satisfaction remains unphased. In fact, it couldn’t be much higher.
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![Bipartisan Legislators Weigh in on DOE Steel Production Ruling]()
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Bipartisan Legislators Weigh in on DOE Steel Production Ruling
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Sales Accelerating
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![Keeping up With Demand: Solar sees growth and challenges as it becomes a leading player]()
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![DOE Awards $34 Million in Grants for Grid Undergrounding]()
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DOE Awards $34 Million in Grants for Grid Undergrounding
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![Heat Pumps Could Be a Game-Changer for Building Energy Consumption]()
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Heat Pumps Could Be a Game-Changer for Building Energy Consumption
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![FEMA Provides More Funding for Net-Zero Projects]()
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FEMA Provides More Funding for Net-Zero Projects
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![Pentagon Powers up on Solar]()
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Pentagon Powers up on Solar
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![EPRI Steers Towards Better EV Infrastructure Planning]()
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EPRI Steers Towards Better EV Infrastructure Planning
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![DOE Sets Sights on Improving Clean Energy Cybersecurity]()
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DOE Sets Sights on Improving Clean Energy Cybersecurity
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![Inverter Upgrades Needed, According to NERC]()
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Inverter Upgrades Needed, According to NERC
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![ERCOT Stepping Out to Shore Up Texas Grid]()
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ERCOT Stepping Out to Shore Up Texas Grid
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![Winter Concerns for EV Batteries]()
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Winter Concerns for EV Batteries
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![U.S. Demand for Battery Storage Systems Positively Charged]()
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U.S. Demand for Battery Storage Systems Positively Charged
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![Most of the U.S. Faces Blackout Risk]()
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Most of the U.S. Faces Blackout Risk
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![Maryland Capitalizing on Offshore Wind]()
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Maryland Capitalizing on Offshore Wind
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![New Affordable Community Rooftop Solar Projects in NYC]()
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New Affordable Community Rooftop Solar Projects in NYC
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![Energy Efficiency Coming to South Carolina]()
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Energy Efficiency Coming to South Carolina
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![Detroit Unveils Wireless-Charging Roadway for Electric Vehicles]()
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Detroit Unveils Wireless-Charging Roadway for Electric Vehicles
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Trends in Fleet Electrification for 2024
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