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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Living Green: Multifamily Dwellings
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Largest Fuel Cell Power Project in North America
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Energy Storage Expands Worldwide
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Going Back To School
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Hybrid Power
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Scientists Tackling Cost, Charge-Life of EVs
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Renewables in Europe Could Soon Displace Fossil Fuels
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Global Renewable Demand, and Investment, on the Rise
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Study Finds Solar a Bargain for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
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Sun Setting on Sky-High Solar Prices
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Wind Power Hits Peak in the Midwest
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North America Leads the World in New Smart Energy
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