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.
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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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Research on Energy-Collecting Rain Panels
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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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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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Federal Grant Helps Nonprofits Adopt Building Energy Efficiency
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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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