Womble Bond Dickinson: Building green: plug-in solar, smart meter digitalisation, and wind initiatives in construction
Posted on 20 May 2026
The UK's ambitions for sustainable energy are driving transformative changes across sectors, with the construction industry increasingly recognised as a pivotal player in shaping a greener, more interconnected future.
As part of its plan, the government has recently announced a number of developments and proposals –most of which have been further endorsed in further announcements to bring energy prices down – that will influence the construction industry. Here are some important ones to be aware of.
