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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![Data Analytics Is an Essential Step in Current Utility Operations]()
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Data Analytics Is an Essential Step in Current Utility Operations
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Kinetic Floors Harness the Energy of Music Fans
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![Automakers Doubling Down on EVs]()
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Automakers Doubling Down on EVs
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![Indiana City to Study Level 3 EV Charging Stations]()
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Indiana City to Study Level 3 EV Charging Stations
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![Costly Complications for EV Charging at Convenience Stores]()
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Costly Complications for EV Charging at Convenience Stores
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![DOE Invests in Clean Energy for K-12 Campuses]()
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DOE Invests in Clean Energy for K-12 Campuses
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![Puerto Rico’s Transition to Resilient Electric Grid Led by Residents, Nonprofits]()
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![Can Space Technology Be Used to Reduce Charging Time for EVs?]()
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Can Space Technology Be Used to Reduce Charging Time for EVs?
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![Inspired Ideas for Inverters: The new technology we need to meet today’s clean-energy goals]()
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![Floating Wind Power Coming to California]()
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Floating Wind Power Coming to California
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![Solar Catching on with More Homeowners, But Upfront Costs Remain High]()
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![New Overlay Code Helps Local Governments Address Existing Building Emissions]()
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![Biden Administration Approves Increased EV Charger Funds]()
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Biden Administration Approves Increased EV Charger Funds
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![DOE Releases Roadmap for Decarbonizing America’s Industrial Sector]()
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DOE Releases Roadmap for Decarbonizing America’s Industrial Sector
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![Hydrogen Breathes New (Cleaner) Life Into Utah Coal Plant]()
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Hydrogen Breathes New (Cleaner) Life Into Utah Coal Plant
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![Joint Report Projects More Solar Growth on the Horizon]()
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Joint Report Projects More Solar Growth on the Horizon
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Transparent Solar Panels Could Soon Replace Windows Near You
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