Green Building
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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Solar Power Heating up in the United States
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According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)'s Electric Power Monthly, released in December 2024, solar power charted a steady path of growth for the better part of 2024.
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Solar Plus Storage to Power Hospitals and Housing in Puerto Rico
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Renewable technology is helping Puerto Rico improve its energy resilience as the island continues to
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Report Demonstrates Mounting Business Case for Sustainable Buildings
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Virtual Power Plants Use Renewables to Enhance Grid Reliability
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Energy Emissions From Coal Drop as Renewables Grow
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![Researchers Are Using New Method to Recycle Old Batteries]()
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Researchers Are Using New Method to Recycle Old Batteries
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Tactics to Help the Electric Grid Meet EV Charging Needs
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Solar Panels Popularity Generates Concerns About Recycling
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Getting a GRIP on the Electric Grid Through Federal Funding
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![A Seat at the EV Table: Electricians play an influential role in Illinois’ transportation future]()
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![ICC Program Will Support Building Codes]()
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ICC Program Will Support Building Codes
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![Albany Plugs into EVs]()
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Albany Plugs into EVs
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![Rapid Scale of Clean Hydrogen Supply Coming at New Hydrogen Hubs]()
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Rapid Scale of Clean Hydrogen Supply Coming at New Hydrogen Hubs
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![Ohio Dives Into Floating Solar]()
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Ohio Dives Into Floating Solar
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![Study Predicts Rise in Clean Energy Jobs]()
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Study Predicts Rise in Clean Energy Jobs
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Electric Truck Charging Coming to the Northeast
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![DOE Announces $400 Million for Building Energy Code Improvements]()
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DOE Announces $400 Million for Building Energy Code Improvements
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First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Progresses
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