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.
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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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![Report Shows U.S. Microgrid Market Brighter Than Ever]()
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Report Shows U.S. Microgrid Market Brighter Than Ever
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![Distributed Energy Resources Are Expected to Rise With Increased Smart Technology Use]()
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![Virtual Power Plants Coming to Texas]()
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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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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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DOE Investing in Technical Assistance to Bring Clean Energy to Industry
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![Good Vibes Only: Renewable-energy growth is driving a move for climate change optimism]()
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![Utility and Tech Company Join Forces, Give Boost to Smart Homes]()
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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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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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Transit Fleet Use of Zero-Emission Buses Rising
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![A Fully Sustainable Residential Community with a Solar Microgrid?]()
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A Fully Sustainable Residential Community with a Solar Microgrid?
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![Mining Long-Term Energy Storage Solutions]()
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Mining Long-Term Energy Storage Solutions
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![More Smart Buildings Connecting to the Grid]()
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More Smart Buildings Connecting to the Grid
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![DOE Proposes Improved Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers]()
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DOE Proposes Improved Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers
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![State Incentives Fuel Installation of EV Chargers]()
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State Incentives Fuel Installation of EV Chargers
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![Solar Workforce Training Expands in Midwest States]()
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Solar Workforce Training Expands in Midwest States
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![Large Solar Project Underway on Indiana Farmland]()
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Large Solar Project Underway on Indiana Farmland
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![Rhode Island Taps Federal Funds to Bring Solar to Low-Income Neighborhoods]()
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![Adding Steam to Nuclear: Tax credits and hydrogen incentives may boost the industry]()
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![Using Big Data to Develop Energy-Saving Benchmarks]()
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Using Big Data to Develop Energy-Saving Benchmarks
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![Risk From EV Fires Prompts Industry Response]()
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