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
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Sodium-Ion Battery Systems Offer Lower-Risk Energy Storage
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For utilities, data centers and other large commercial and industrial enterprises seeking an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are a newer, less-risky technology to consider.
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The Rise of VPPs and the Challenges Ahead
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Virtual power plants (VPPs) may become one of the most transformative infrastructure changes in the U.S. energy sector over the next decade, reshaping how electricity is generated, store and consumed.
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Renewable Energy Capacity Surging Worldwide
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The Tide Is Rolling in for Wave Energy Converters
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Hydrogen Shines in the Desert
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![Concrete Gets Smart: Companies are testing and deploying emerging concrete technology]()
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Truck Stop Power Demands for EV Charging Rival Small Towns
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![Lower Income Households Warming Up to Solar Power]()
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Lower Income Households Warming Up to Solar Power
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A Light Breeze Generates Electricity With New Invention
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Connected Smart Buildings Form Communities of Clean Power
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![Data Analytics Is an Essential Step in Current Utility Operations]()
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Data Analytics Is an Essential Step in Current Utility Operations
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Kinetic Floors Harness the Energy of Music Fans
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Automakers Doubling Down on EVs
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Indiana City to Study Level 3 EV Charging Stations
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Costly Complications for EV Charging at Convenience Stores
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DOE Invests in Clean Energy for K-12 Campuses
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