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.
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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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The Sun Also Rises on Residential PVs
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Electric Utilities Making a Difference With Energy Efficiency
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Sustainability Turns a Corner: Outdoor Lighting Controls
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Nation’s Largest Municipal Solar Project Underway
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Electric Utility on Track to Provide 100% Daytime Solar
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Pittsburgh Airport Powers Up Its Own Microgrid
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DOE Invests $28M in Wind Energy Growth
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The Rise of EVs in the Emerald City
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A New Opportunity: Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings
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Bipartisan Legislation to Reintroduce Energy-Efficient Incentives
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1,000-Turbine, Wyoming Wind Farm Moving Forward
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Pittsburgh Establishes International Centre of Excellence
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Airport Solar Farms Improve Air Quality, Reduce Emissions
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Pennsylvania Joins Regional Cap and Trade Program
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