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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Bridging Divides: Shipping renewable energy cross-country
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DOE Raises the Bar for Room Air Conditioning Appliances
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Expansion Begins for the Charging Network for Highway-Bound EVs
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Go-Karts and More Inspire the Next Generation of Women in STEM
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Solar Breaks Through the Clouds in 2022
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Solar Testers
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DOE-Funded Prizes Advancing Equitable Deployment of Clean Energy
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Report Shows U.S. Microgrid Market Brighter Than Ever
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Virtual Power Plants Coming to Texas
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Now You’re (Not) Cooking With Gas
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DOE Investing in Technical Assistance to Bring Clean Energy to Industry
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Utility and Tech Company Join Forces, Give Boost to Smart Homes
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Department of Energy Raises the Bar for Energy-Efficient Homes
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Transit Fleet Use of Zero-Emission Buses Rising
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