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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Alternative Installations
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Cleveland Indians on Deck for Solar Power
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Wind Power Industry Predicting Back-to-Back Blustery Years
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Congress Extends Incentives for Energy Efficiency
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![BOMA International and U.S. Green Building Council Sign Memorandum of Intent]()
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![A Non-Existent Energy Bill]()
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A Non-Existent Energy Bill
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![Green-Tech Companies Harness Higher Sales]()
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Green-Tech Companies Harness Higher Sales
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To the Rescue
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Plug-In Hybrids Saving the Environment and the Grid
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![Hospitals Stopping the Energy Bleeding]()
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Hospitals Stopping the Energy Bleeding
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![City of Portland Warms up to Solar Power]()
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City of Portland Warms up to Solar Power
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Geothermal Holds Vast Potential as U.S. Energy Source
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![Energy Star Tightens Leash]()
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Energy Star Tightens Leash
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S.F. Green Government Tower Planned
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Genzyme Center Earns Highest Environmental Rating
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![ORPC Catches Wave of Financial Support]()
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ORPC Catches Wave of Financial Support
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![EPAct Bill May Extend to 2012 With Even More Savings]()
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EPAct Bill May Extend to 2012 With Even More Savings
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Program Offers Concert Goers Green Opportunity
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Up on the Roof
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