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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Batteries Now Included: Solar companies seek new residential opportunities
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U.S. residential solar companies are having a tough year.
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Two Hawaii Microgrids Will Bring Stability During Severe Weather
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is starting construction on microgrids in O’ahu and Kaua’i, part of a plan to
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Electric Vehicles Fueling Up for Rapid Growth
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Stimulus Package Boosts Renewables, Fights Climate Change
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Report Reveals Significant Economic Benefits of Majority Renewables Grid
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Battery Trends Show Evolving Technology, Decreasing Costs
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New Solar Panel Produces Energy From Ultraviolet Light
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Energy Management Enters the Home
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The Wild Life of Dams: Coalition forms to give a dam about the future
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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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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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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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Researchers Develop More Efficient Thermophotovoltaic Cells
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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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Wind Capacity on Order Begins to Increase
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Energy Efficiency as a Service is Catching On
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Stacking Benefits by Using Native Plants in Green Infrastructure
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