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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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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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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EVs Driving Growth in Smart Grid Technology
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![Government Buildings to Become More Grid-Responsive and Energy Efficient]()
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Government Buildings to Become More Grid-Responsive and Energy Efficient
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![New Iron-Air Battery Technology Adds Multiday Storage to Renewables]()
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New Iron-Air Battery Technology Adds Multiday Storage to Renewables
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![NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable]()
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NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable
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![AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings]()
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AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings
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![The All-Electric Home Returns: Revising an old idea with today’s technology]()
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![Efficiency Saves Energy and Money]()
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Efficiency Saves Energy and Money
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![ICC Launched Challenge To Reduce Buildings’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions]()
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ICC Launched Challenge To Reduce Buildings’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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NERC and EPRI Collaborate To Improve Grid Reliability and Resilience
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