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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Strong Winds Forecast: The Market for Wind Energy Shows Its Strength
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![EV Charging Networks Set for Significant Growth]()
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EV Charging Networks Set for Significant Growth
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![In Age of Natural Disasters, Residential Energy Storage Plays a Role]()
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In Age of Natural Disasters, Residential Energy Storage Plays a Role
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![Cleveland Aiming for 100 Percent Renewables by 2050]()
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Cleveland Aiming for 100 Percent Renewables by 2050
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![Iowa State University Wins 2018 Electri International Green Energy Challenge]()
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![Green Energy Challenge Finalists to Present at NECA Show]()
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Green Energy Challenge Finalists to Present at NECA Show
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![California Legislature Adopts 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard]()
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California Legislature Adopts 100 Percent Clean Energy Standard
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![Here Comes the Sun-Focused Educational Tools]()
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Here Comes the Sun-Focused Educational Tools
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![Solar Power Around the World: Chinese Panels Continue to Thrive Despite U.S. Tariffs]()
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![Federal Funds Help Small Towns and Businesses Harness Renewables]()
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Federal Funds Help Small Towns and Businesses Harness Renewables
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![Mayors React to Proposed Federal Freeze on Auto Emission, EV Standards]()
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![Los Angeles Considering Pumped Hydro Storage at Hoover Dam]()
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Los Angeles Considering Pumped Hydro Storage at Hoover Dam
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Atlanta Considers Best Approach to 100-Percent Renewables
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![St. Paul, Minn., Seeking Complete Carbon Neutrality]()
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St. Paul, Minn., Seeking Complete Carbon Neutrality
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![Electric Utilities May Have Found Brighter Future in ORE]()
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Electric Utilities May Have Found Brighter Future in ORE
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![Minnesota Solar Co-Ops Create Bulk Buying Opportunities]()
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Minnesota Solar Co-Ops Create Bulk Buying Opportunities
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![Specialty Solar Shines: Niche Installations Offer Solar Contractors Better Opportunities Amid Stiff Competition]()
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![U.S. Falls in Energy Efficiency Ranking]()
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U.S. Falls in Energy Efficiency Ranking
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![Growth of Battery Storage Boosts Long-Term Outlook for Renewable Energy]()
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Growth of Battery Storage Boosts Long-Term Outlook for Renewable Energy
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USDA Investing in Rural Electric Infrastructure
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