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.
Latest Articles
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Sodium-Ion Battery Systems Offer Lower-Risk Energy Storage
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For utilities, data centers and other large commercial and industrial enterprises seeking an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are a newer, less-risky technology to consider.
Green Building
The Rise of VPPs and the Challenges Ahead
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Virtual power plants (VPPs) may become one of the most transformative infrastructure changes in the U.S. energy sector over the next decade, reshaping how electricity is generated, store and consumed.
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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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![Leapfrogging Over Poles and Wires: Decentralization, Decarbonization and Digitization]()
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![Profitable Winds: European Utilities Investing in U.S. Renewables]()
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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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