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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Adding Efficiency and Better Performance to Battery Energy Storage Systems
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become critical assets for utilities, renewable energy developers and commercial power users seeking to improve grid stability and maximize energy flexibility. Yet many operators are discovering that a largely invisible problem—battery imbalance—can quietly...
Green Building
Residential Solar’s Future: What’s next for new purchase options?
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When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025, many saw dire times ahead for residential solar installers.
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Energy Company Launches Pilot Project to Increase New York Grid Capacity
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California Highways Could Be the Next Hot Spot for Solar
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![Positive Trends Billowing U.S. Land-Based Wind]()
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Positive Trends Billowing U.S. Land-Based Wind
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Electric Buses Rolling Into Michigan Schools
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Virtual Power Plants Charging Up on Renewables
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![Shifts in Residential Technology Needed to Achieve U.S. Climate Goals]()
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Shifts in Residential Technology Needed to Achieve U.S. Climate Goals
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![Freight Train Batteries Used To Back Up Electric Grid]()
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Freight Train Batteries Used To Back Up Electric Grid
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![New York State Plugs Into EVs]()
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New York State Plugs Into EVs
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New Waiver Permits Microgrids in Hospitals
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Research on Energy-Collecting Rain Panels
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![It's Time for an Update: With building energy codes, not all states are equal]()
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Solar Jobs Rising
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Data Collected, But Not Used in Smart Buildings
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Electric Grid Steeled for Battle Over Metal Choice
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![Federal Dollars Fuel Large-Scale Clean Energy Projects Across Multiple States]()
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![National EV Charging Network Must Grow to Meet Demand]()
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National EV Charging Network Must Grow to Meet Demand
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Manufacturing Boom Offers Boost for Green Jobs
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Solar Helps Texas Keep Cool During Summer Swelter
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