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.
Green Building
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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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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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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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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DOE Invests in Clean Energy for K-12 Campuses
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![Puerto Rico’s Transition to Resilient Electric Grid Led by Residents, Nonprofits]()
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![Can Space Technology Be Used to Reduce Charging Time for EVs?]()
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Can Space Technology Be Used to Reduce Charging Time for EVs?
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![Inspired Ideas for Inverters: The new technology we need to meet today’s clean-energy goals]()
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![Floating Wind Power Coming to California]()
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Floating Wind Power Coming to California
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![Solar Catching on with More Homeowners, But Upfront Costs Remain High]()
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![New Overlay Code Helps Local Governments Address Existing Building Emissions]()
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![Biden Administration Approves Increased EV Charger Funds]()
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Biden Administration Approves Increased EV Charger Funds
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![DOE Releases Roadmap for Decarbonizing America’s Industrial Sector]()
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DOE Releases Roadmap for Decarbonizing America’s Industrial Sector
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![Hydrogen Breathes New (Cleaner) Life Into Utah Coal Plant]()
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Hydrogen Breathes New (Cleaner) Life Into Utah Coal Plant
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![Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Healthcare Construction Continues to Thrive]()
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![Joint Report Projects More Solar Growth on the Horizon]()
Green Building
Joint Report Projects More Solar Growth on the Horizon
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![Transparent Solar Panels Could Soon Replace Windows Near You]()
Green Building
Transparent Solar Panels Could Soon Replace Windows Near You
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![Chicago Signs $422 million Agreement to Source City Sustainably]()
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Chicago Signs $422 million Agreement to Source City Sustainably
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![Jobs, Clean Power Riding on the Wind]()
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Jobs, Clean Power Riding on the Wind
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DOE Calling the Shots with Energy
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