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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EV Growth Is Projected to Continue
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EV Growth Can Pose Challenges for Utility Transformers
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![Financial Benefits Drive Growth in Green Building Practices]()
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Financial Benefits Drive Growth in Green Building Practices
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![Infrastructure Package Includes Funds for EVs]()
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Infrastructure Package Includes Funds for EVs
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![Utility-Scale Solar Is a Growing Source of Electricity in the United States]()
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![The Chargers on the Bus: ERMCO works with the Indianapolis International Airport on its electric bus fleet]()
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![Offshore Wind Billows in Biden’s Climate Action Plan]()
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Offshore Wind Billows in Biden’s Climate Action Plan
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![EV Infrastructure Predicted to Grow]()
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EV Infrastructure Predicted to Grow
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![The Arbor Day Foundation Opens Applications for Utility Recognition]()
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The Arbor Day Foundation Opens Applications for Utility Recognition
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![Large-Scale Battery Storage Sees a Major Shift]()
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Large-Scale Battery Storage Sees a Major Shift
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![Global Energy Storage Is Poised to Grow]()
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Global Energy Storage Is Poised to Grow
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![Community Solar Project Brings Clean Energy to Low-Income Residents]()
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Community Solar Project Brings Clean Energy to Low-Income Residents
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![Interest in Net Zero Energy Buildings Continues to Grow]()
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Interest in Net Zero Energy Buildings Continues to Grow
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![Keeping Rural Lights On: Utilities turn to microgrids to cut fire risks and keep customers powered]()
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![More Than Hot Air: Today’s hydrogen market is turning green]()
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More Than Hot Air: Today’s hydrogen market is turning green
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![Efficiency Tops the List of Clean Energy Jobs]()
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Efficiency Tops the List of Clean Energy Jobs
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![Commercial Buildings Become More Focused on Energy]()
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Commercial Buildings Become More Focused on Energy
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![U.S. Wind Energy Growing, But Facing Challenges]()
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U.S. Wind Energy Growing, But Facing Challenges
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![New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Port Facility for Wind]()
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New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Port Facility for Wind
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New Magnetizable Concrete Charges EVs on the Road
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