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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Internet of Things Helps Cities Get Smarter About Air Quality
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Solar Power Station Built on top of Massachusetts Superfund Site
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Report Says Clean Energy Could Account for 90% of Generation by 2035
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![NREL Looks To Develop Offshore Wind Technology]()
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NREL Looks To Develop Offshore Wind Technology
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![Taking the Temperature of PV Performance]()
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Taking the Temperature of PV Performance
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![Largest U.S. Solar Farm Gets Approval]()
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Largest U.S. Solar Farm Gets Approval
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![IEA Reports Global Energy Demand Could See Historic Drop]()
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IEA Reports Global Energy Demand Could See Historic Drop
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![Virginia Warms Up to Solar]()
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Virginia Warms Up to Solar
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![Renewables in the Time of COVID-19: At Home and Abroad]()
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Renewables in the Time of COVID-19: At Home and Abroad
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![More Homes Are Expected To Go Electric]()
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More Homes Are Expected To Go Electric
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COVID-19 Affects Solar Growth
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Offshore Wind Power Expected To Surge
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NYC’s Multitasking Green Roofs
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Wind Exceeds Hydroelectricity as Top Renewable Source
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![New York City Adopts Aggressive New Building Energy Codes]()
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New York City Adopts Aggressive New Building Energy Codes
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Rural Community Solar Growing
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![U.S. Sustainable Energy on the Rise]()
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U.S. Sustainable Energy on the Rise
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All-Electric Fleets Are on Their Way
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Utility Plant Wins DOE Recognition for Energy Efficiency
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