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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Batteries Now Included: Solar companies seek new residential opportunities
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U.S. residential solar companies are having a tough year.
Green Building
Two Hawaii Microgrids Will Bring Stability During Severe Weather
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The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is starting construction on microgrids in O’ahu and Kaua’i, part of a plan to
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Electrification Lowers Costs of Building Decarbonization
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Money-Saving Solar Upgrades Are on the Rise
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Community Solar Contributes Low-Cost Power Plus Jobs
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Wind and Solar Outpace Coal
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U.S. Green Business Council Releases LEED Version 5
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Homeowners Want to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint But Don’t Know How
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Dallas Love Field Turns Jet Blasts into Renewable Power
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New England States Ready for Low-Cost Connection to Offshore Wind
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Wind Power Helps Rural Communities in Iowa
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State Investment in Energy Efficiency Breaks New Ground
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![Manufacturers Are Turning on the Electricity]()
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Manufacturers Are Turning on the Electricity
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Solid-State Battery Tech Continues To Evolve
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California Invests in High-Powered EV Charging
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Could 3D Organic Material Replace Steel?
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