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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Low-Tech Solar Steam Generation
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Renewables Generation Growth Continues to Skyrocket
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Wind Turbine Technician: Nation's Fastest Growing Occupation
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When The Sun Sets: End-of-Life Planning for Your Solar Panel
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Inside The Details: California’s Title 24, Part 2
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North American Climate Change Pledge Makes History
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The First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World
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Tesla Makes a Bid for SolarCity
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Salt Lake City Plans to Use 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2032
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![EIA Energy Conference Reveals High Hopes for Renewables]()
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EIA Energy Conference Reveals High Hopes for Renewables
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Something Old, Something New
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![IBEW/NECA Retrofit in Los Angeles Raises the Bar for Building Energy Efficiency]()
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An Extra Boost: Corporations Invigorate Renewable-Energy Markets
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CHP Sees Quiet Growth
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Is the Writing on the Wall for Traditional Baseload Generation?
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Wind Power Taking the United States by Storm
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Solar and Storage Still Have a Ways to Go
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Renewables Hit a High Mark in Germany
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Oregon Adopts 50 Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard
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