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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250-Megawatt Solar Ranch to Be One of World's Largest
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DOE Invests in Smart Grid Projects
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Long Live the Savings
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PV in Sunny Milwaukee
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FHA Backs Energy-Efficiency Home Improvement Loans
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DOE Wants to Help Homeowners Score Their Own Energy Efficiency
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New York State Paves the Way for Energy Transmission Upgrade
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Nanoscience Heats up Solar Cells From Plants
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Renewable Growth on a Rapid Pace
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Knowledge Is Solar Power
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Austin Energy Activates 30-MW Solar Farm
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Understanding Building Operations
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