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.
Latest Articles
Green Building
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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Wind and Solar Outpace Coal
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![U.S. Green Business Council Releases LEED Version 5]()
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U.S. Green Business Council Releases LEED Version 5
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![An Industry Changeup: Stormy politics could blow the U.S. wind industry off course]()
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![Study Identifies Six Opportunities for Energy Savings From Commercial Lighting]()
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![Homeowners Want to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint But Don’t Know How]()
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Homeowners Want to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint But Don’t Know How
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![Dallas Love Field Turns Jet Blasts into Renewable Power]()
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Dallas Love Field Turns Jet Blasts into Renewable Power
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![New England States Ready for Low-Cost Connection to Offshore Wind]()
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New England States Ready for Low-Cost Connection to Offshore Wind
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![Wind Power Helps Rural Communities in Iowa]()
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Wind Power Helps Rural Communities in Iowa
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![State Investment in Energy Efficiency Breaks New Ground]()
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State Investment in Energy Efficiency Breaks New Ground
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![Memphis Utility Plans Solar Generation and Utility-Scale Battery Storage to Increase Grid Stability]()
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![Manufacturers Are Turning on the Electricity]()
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Manufacturers Are Turning on the Electricity
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![Home Is Where the Charge Is: For homebuilders, including USB and EV chargers makes good dollars and cents]()
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
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![Solid-State Battery Tech Continues To Evolve]()
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Solid-State Battery Tech Continues To Evolve
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![California Invests in High-Powered EV Charging]()
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
California Invests in High-Powered EV Charging
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![Could 3D Organic Material Replace Steel?]()
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Could 3D Organic Material Replace Steel?
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![Hotels Shrink Their Carbon Footprints: Sustainability incentives pave the way for energy-efficient accommodations]()
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![Handling Demand Headaches: Utilities turn to virtual power plants for electricity management]()
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![Google Funds Modernization, Expansion of Ohio Grid]()
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Google Funds Modernization, Expansion of Ohio Grid
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![Is Smart Grid Tech Preventing Outages?]()
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Is Smart Grid Tech Preventing Outages?
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Solar and Wind Surpass Coal Generation in United States
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