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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In First, Utah Generates More Power from Solar than Other Sources
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For the first time, Utah produced more power from solar than any other source, according to an Aug. 3
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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.
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National EV Charging Network Must Grow to Meet Demand
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First Commercial Deployment of All-in-One Energy Storage System
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Next Clean Energy Source Could Be Thin Air
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![Green Energy Opens Opportunities for Female Electricians]()
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Green Energy Opens Opportunities for Female Electricians
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