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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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An Industry Changeup: Stormy politics could blow the U.S. wind industry off course
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What a difference an election can make. On the eve of 2024’s presidential vote, wind energy production was at record levels. As of late October, wind energy had become the second largest source of carbon-free electricity in the United States, after nuclear power.
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Study Identifies Six Opportunities for Energy Savings From Commercial Lighting
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DNV, a Houston-based independent energy expert and assurance provider, recently released the results of a study identifying six “next-generation” commercial lighting
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Research on Energy-Collecting Rain Panels
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Data Collected, But Not Used in Smart Buildings
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Electric Grid Steeled for Battle Over Metal Choice
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![National EV Charging Network Must Grow to Meet Demand]()
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National EV Charging Network Must Grow to Meet Demand
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Manufacturing Boom Offers Boost for Green Jobs
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Solar Helps Texas Keep Cool During Summer Swelter
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First Commercial Deployment of All-in-One Energy Storage System
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Microgrids Help States Meet Their Clean Energy Needs
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Federal Grant Helps Nonprofits Adopt Building Energy Efficiency
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Heat Pumps, EVs Help Fuel Growth in Energy-Efficiency Spending
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![Next Clean Energy Source Could Be Thin Air]()
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Next Clean Energy Source Could Be Thin Air
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Preventing EV Battery Fires: Safety Tips to Share with Customers
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![Green Energy Opens Opportunities for Female Electricians]()
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Green Energy Opens Opportunities for Female Electricians
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New Appliance Efficiency Standards Could Save Customers Millions
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