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.
Green Building
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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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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Rural Community Solar Growing
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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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The Nature of the Bee
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Four States Produce Over Half of U.S. Wind Energy
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Opportunities for Solar Project Growth in Next Decade
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$1 Billion Solar+Storage Project Moving Forward
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Sunflower-Solar System Could Collect Solar Energy
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Solar Workforce Development Partnership Aids Puerto Rican Recovery
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Cheers to Renewable Beer
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U.S. House Introduces Comprehensive Clean Economy Bill
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Rooftops Help Utility Expand Solar in New Orleans and Beyond
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Morocco Home to Africa’s First Solar-Powered Village
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Los Angeles Considers Hydrogen Gas to Replace Coal
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