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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Cleveland Aiming for 100 Percent Renewables by 2050
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Green Energy Challenge Finalists to Present at NECA Show
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California Legislature Adopts 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
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Here Comes the Sun-Focused Educational Tools
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![Federal Funds Help Small Towns and Businesses Harness Renewables]()
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Federal Funds Help Small Towns and Businesses Harness Renewables
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![Los Angeles Considering Pumped Hydro Storage at Hoover Dam]()
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Los Angeles Considering Pumped Hydro Storage at Hoover Dam
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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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![Specialty Solar Shines: Niche Installations Offer Solar Contractors Better Opportunities Amid Stiff Competition]()
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![U.S. Falls in Energy Efficiency Ranking]()
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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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