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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Atlanta Considers Best Approach to 100-Percent Renewables
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St. Paul, Minn., Seeking Complete Carbon Neutrality
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Electric Utilities May Have Found Brighter Future in ORE
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Minnesota Solar Co-Ops Create Bulk Buying Opportunities
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U.S. Falls in Energy Efficiency Ranking
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Growth of Battery Storage Boosts Long-Term Outlook for Renewable Energy
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USDA Investing in Rural Electric Infrastructure
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Solar Energy a Growing Trend in Nebraska
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Are Large-Scale Renewables Ready for 'Competitive Pricing'?
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Profitable Winds: European Utilities Investing in U.S. Renewables
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![California To Require Rooftop Solar on New Construction]()
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California To Require Rooftop Solar on New Construction
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Startup Company Bringing Solar Energy to Haiti
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UK Company Utilizes Mines for Energy Storage
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More Colleges Offering Degrees in Renewable Energy
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First Solar Announces New Manufacturing Plant in Ohio
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GBCI Updates Microgrid Rating System Criteria
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