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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Japan Ditches Nuclear for Offshore Wind
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New Jersey Pole Tops Tapped for Solar Power
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Living Green: Multifamily Dwellings
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Largest Fuel Cell Power Project in North America
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Energy Storage Expands Worldwide
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New York State Investing in Renewable Power
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Renewables in Europe Could Soon Displace Fossil Fuels
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Global Renewable Demand, and Investment, on the Rise
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Study Finds Solar a Bargain for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
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Sun Setting on Sky-High Solar Prices
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Wind Power Hits Peak in the Midwest
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