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.
Latest Articles
Green Building
Renewable-Powered Heat Systems Studied for Industrial Heat Demand
By
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
By
The market for electric vehicles may experience its ups and downs, but owner satisfaction remains unphased. In fact, it couldn’t be much higher.
More Green Building Articles
-
![The Skinny on Thin-Film Solar: Advancements in PV technology offer economic advantages and improved efficiencies]()
Green Building
-
![New Life for Half-Life: Long-life, low-power energy from nuclear waste]()
Green Building
New Life for Half-Life: Long-life, low-power energy from nuclear waste
By -
![Old MacDonald Has a Solar Farm: Agrivoltaics enables more efficient use of farmland]()
Green Building
-
![Sunny Solar Jobs Forecast: Industry leaders shine a light on employment demand]()
Green Building
-
![DOT Gets Bullish on EV Charging Stations]()
Green Building
DOT Gets Bullish on EV Charging Stations
By -
![DOD Contracts for Energy Storage Project at Military Base]()
Green Building
DOD Contracts for Energy Storage Project at Military Base
By -
![Community Teams Win DOE Support for Local Clean Energy Projects]()
Green Building
Community Teams Win DOE Support for Local Clean Energy Projects
By -
![NECA and NAED Hold Inaugural EV Symposium]()
Green Building
-
![South Dakota Sioux Face Barriers to Launching Wind Farm]()
Green Building
South Dakota Sioux Face Barriers to Launching Wind Farm
By -
![Energy Company Launches Pilot Project to Increase New York Grid Capacity]()
Green Building
Energy Company Launches Pilot Project to Increase New York Grid Capacity
By -
![California Highways Could Be the Next Hot Spot for Solar]()
Green Building
California Highways Could Be the Next Hot Spot for Solar
By -
![Small but Potentially Mighty: Nuclear power promises small packages of clean energy]()
Green Building
-
![Positive Trends Billowing U.S. Land-Based Wind]()
Green Building
Positive Trends Billowing U.S. Land-Based Wind
By -
![Electric Buses Rolling Into Michigan Schools]()
Green Building
Electric Buses Rolling Into Michigan Schools
By -
![Virtual Power Plants Charging Up on Renewables]()
Green Building
Virtual Power Plants Charging Up on Renewables
By -
![Shifts in Residential Technology Needed to Achieve U.S. Climate Goals]()
Green Building
Shifts in Residential Technology Needed to Achieve U.S. Climate Goals
By -
![Freight Train Batteries Used To Back Up Electric Grid]()
Green Building
Freight Train Batteries Used To Back Up Electric Grid
By -
![New York State Plugs Into EVs]()
Green Building
New York State Plugs Into EVs
By -
![New Waiver Permits Microgrids in Hospitals]()
Green Building
New Waiver Permits Microgrids in Hospitals
By -
![Research on Energy-Collecting Rain Panels]()
Green Building
Research on Energy-Collecting Rain Panels
By
featured Video
;
Turn Jobsite Minutes into Savings: Install & go with luminaires with wireless SensorSwitch AIR embedded controls
Because your time matters, there’s a faster way to add lighting controls. Choose luminaires with wireless SensorSwitch AIR embedded controls and install the luminaire and the controls, all in one. Get it easily through your local distributor.
Magazines
Immediate access as well as a brochure-style overview of EC Magazine, Safety Leader and Line Contractor.
