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...
Green Building
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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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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![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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![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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![Labor Agreement Guarantees Local, Union Jobs on Vineyard Wind Farm Project]()
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![NERC and EPRI Collaborate To Improve Grid Reliability and Resilience]()
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NERC and EPRI Collaborate To Improve Grid Reliability and Resilience
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![States Offer Incentives To Charge Up EV Market]()
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States Offer Incentives To Charge Up EV Market
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![Pandemic, Climate Change, Social Unrest Increase Demand for Smart Cities]()
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Pandemic, Climate Change, Social Unrest Increase Demand for Smart Cities
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![California’s DER Growth Plans Can Serve as Model for the Nation]()
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California’s DER Growth Plans Can Serve as Model for the Nation
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![Partnership Targets Reduced Footprint for Data Centers]()
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Partnership Targets Reduced Footprint for Data Centers
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Severe Drought Undermines Power Generation in the West
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Solar Capacity Is Heating Up
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Chicago Eyes Buildings to Meet Decarbonization Goal
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