Green Building & Sustainable Construction
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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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Solar Plus Storage Team Up for Power in Minnesota
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![California Considers Using EVs for Power During Utility Shut-Offs]()
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California Considers Using EVs for Power During Utility Shut-Offs
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![Developing Solar Sites Is Key to Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goal]()
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Developing Solar Sites Is Key to Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goal
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![EV Charging Infrastructure Continues to Grow]()
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EV Charging Infrastructure Continues to Grow
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![Put a Price On It: Carbon cap-and-trade gains traction]()
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Put a Price On It: Carbon cap-and-trade gains traction
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![Something to Zinc About: New battery technology]()
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Something to Zinc About: New battery technology
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![Researchers Develop More Efficient Thermophotovoltaic Cells]()
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Researchers Develop More Efficient Thermophotovoltaic Cells
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![Use of Renewables Continues to Grow]()
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Use of Renewables Continues to Grow
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![New Solar Jobs in Tennessee a Positive Sign for the Industry]()
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New Solar Jobs in Tennessee a Positive Sign for the Industry
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![Wind Capacity on Order Begins to Increase]()
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Wind Capacity on Order Begins to Increase
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![Energy Efficiency as a Service is Catching On]()
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Energy Efficiency as a Service is Catching On
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![Solar’s Time in the Sun: Contractors share experience and tips for success working with renewables]()
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![Stacking Benefits by Using Native Plants in Green Infrastructure]()
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Stacking Benefits by Using Native Plants in Green Infrastructure
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![Are Solid-State Batteries the 'Holy Grail' for EVs?]()
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Are Solid-State Batteries the 'Holy Grail' for EVs?
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![Smoke From California Wildfires Chokes Off Solar Energy Production]()
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Smoke From California Wildfires Chokes Off Solar Energy Production
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![Solar Sales Continue to Gain Strength]()
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Solar Sales Continue to Gain Strength
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![Charging Ahead: Post-COVID EV boom could offer ECs a revenue boost]()
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Charging Ahead: Post-COVID EV boom could offer ECs a revenue boost
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![Virtual Power Plant Fleet Coming to California]()
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Virtual Power Plant Fleet Coming to California
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![Study Says U.S. Energy Could Be Almost Carbon-Free by 2035]()
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Study Says U.S. Energy Could Be Almost Carbon-Free by 2035
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![BP to Slash Oil and Gas Production and Invest in Low-Carbon Technology]()
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BP to Slash Oil and Gas Production and Invest in Low-Carbon Technology
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