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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Maryland Incentivizes Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial Buildings
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Emissions from commercial buildings have become a primary target for greenhouse gas reductions. Maryland is investing in that effort.
Green Building
Developer Chosen for Largest Wind Farm in Maine
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Clearway Energy has been selected to develop an 800-megawatt wind farm in Maine, the largest in the state, according to an August 2026 press release from the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
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Maryland Incentivizes Efficiency Upgrades in Commercial Buildings
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Developer Chosen for Largest Wind Farm in Maine
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In First, Utah Generates More Power from Solar than Other Sources
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Renewable-Powered Heat Systems Studied for Industrial Heat Demand
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EV Drivers Love Their Cars
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![Where the Sun Shines: Solar in A.I.-related power buildout]()
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Where the Sun Shines: Solar in A.I.-related power buildout
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SEIA Recommendations for Protecting Solar Energy from Cyberattacks
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Sodium-Ion Battery Systems Offer Lower-Risk Energy Storage
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The Rise of VPPs and the Challenges Ahead
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Efficiency Helps Cut Costs and Emissions
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![Residential Solar’s Future: What’s next for new purchase options?]()
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Residential Solar’s Future: What’s next for new purchase options?
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![University of Michigan Completes Two Solar Projects, With Plans for More]()
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Plug-and-Play Solar Gains Ground
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Solar Plus Storage Switches On
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
New Round of Federal Funding Charges Up Michigan EV Expansion
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