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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U.S. Wind Energy Growing, But Facing Challenges
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New Jersey Breaks Ground on New Port Facility for Wind
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![New Magnetizable Concrete Charges EVs on the Road]()
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New Magnetizable Concrete Charges EVs on the Road
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![Energy Storage Market Continues to Grow]()
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Energy Storage Market Continues to Grow
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![Extreme Weather Driving Purchase of Residential Solar Systems]()
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Extreme Weather Driving Purchase of Residential Solar Systems
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![DOE Study Predicts Solar’s Future]()
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DOE Study Predicts Solar’s Future
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![Report Ranks States on Support for Electric Vehicles]()
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Report Ranks States on Support for Electric Vehicles
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![Old Electrical Panels Hinder Full Residential Electrification]()
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Old Electrical Panels Hinder Full Residential Electrification
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![City Ecosystems Evolving in the Face of Global Climate Change]()
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City Ecosystems Evolving in the Face of Global Climate Change
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![Massive Growth Expected in Battery Storage]()
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Massive Growth Expected in Battery Storage
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![EVs Driving Growth in Smart Grid Technology]()
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EVs Driving Growth in Smart Grid Technology
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![Government Buildings to Become More Grid-Responsive and Energy Efficient]()
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Government Buildings to Become More Grid-Responsive and Energy Efficient
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![New Iron-Air Battery Technology Adds Multiday Storage to Renewables]()
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New Iron-Air Battery Technology Adds Multiday Storage to Renewables
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![NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable]()
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NECA Represents Industry Interests in EV Infrastructure Roundtable
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![AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings]()
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AGC Report Encourages Energy-Efficient Buildings
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![The All-Electric Home Returns: Revising an old idea with today’s technology]()
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![Efficiency Saves Energy and Money]()
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Efficiency Saves Energy and Money
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