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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Massive Solar Project Underway in Nevada
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A New Breath of Life: Repowering Aging Wind Farms
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Opinions Vary Over Solar Tariffs
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Is the Solar Industry Going Dark?
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A Green Super Bowl in Minneapolis
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Trump Administration Slaps Import Tariff on Solar Panels
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Roanoke, Va., Continues Going Green
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Cape Wind Energy Project Ceases Development
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City Leaders Sign 'Chicago Charter' in Paris Agreement Void
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Solar Power Will Become Chernobyl's Future
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'Passive House' Buildings Becoming More Common
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Shell Partners With EV Conglomerate on European Charging Infrastructure
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A New Style Of Grid Design: Puerto Rico Is a Prime Candidate
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Atlanta City Council Votes to Boost EV Infrastructure
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World's Most Powerful Battery Energized in Australia
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Utility Offers Blueprint for California's Clean Energy Future
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Hawaii Expands Incentives for Rooftop Solar and Storage
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Number of Towns Going Green Doubles in 2017
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DOE's Solar Decathlon Takes Efficiency to the Next Level
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Turning Negawatts Into Megawatts
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