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...
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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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Large-Scale Battery Storage Sees a Major Shift
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Community Solar Project Brings Clean Energy to Low-Income Residents
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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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Commercial Buildings Become More Focused on Energy
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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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Energy Storage Market Continues to Grow
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Extreme Weather Driving Purchase of Residential Solar Systems
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DOE Study Predicts Solar’s Future
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Report Ranks States on Support for Electric Vehicles
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Old Electrical Panels Hinder Full Residential Electrification
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City Ecosystems Evolving in the Face of Global Climate Change
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Massive Growth Expected in Battery Storage
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EVs Driving Growth in Smart Grid Technology
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