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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Green Building
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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Stanford Researching Alternative Energies
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An Efficient Source of Information
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Nothing Goes to Waste in Los Angeles
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Duke Energy Becoming Solar Power Role Model
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Young Minds Conserving Energy
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A Sound Idea for Generating Electricity
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Learning the Lingo
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Beneath Our Feet
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There's Wind off Them Shores!
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A Green Capitol Hoped to Set Good Example
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Congressional Legislation to Spur Green Building
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LEED Awards Points for Other Programs and Systems
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Solar Thermal Plant Powers up in Nevada Desert
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Spain Enjoying the Breeze
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British Universities Embark on Solar Power Research
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