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.
Green Building
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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Georgia Power Begins Flowing Green Energy into Grid
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California Takes Another Bold Step to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
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Green Building Sets New Standard
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Tidal Power Makes Waves in San Francisco
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Study Shows Market for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
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Recovery Act Provides Wind Power With a Gust of Third Quarter Growth
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Philadelphia Embraces Energy Efficiency
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New Jersey Celebrates 10 Millionth CFL Milestone
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Greensburg Sees Both Sides of the Wind
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ACEEE Scores States on Energy-Efficiency Efforts
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