A power project just started construction nearby. Here’s why that’s a reason to call.

The EIA lists every power project of 1 MW or more that is planned, under construction or newly online. How electrical, equipment and service reps use it.

What the record is

The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s monthly generator inventory (EIA-860M) lists every power project of 1 megawatt or more with its developer, county, technology, size, status and planned online date.

Why it usually means buying

Projects under construction are buying now: switchgear, transformers, wire, fencing, equipment rental, site services, temporary facilities and labor. Developers and their EPC contractors buy from vendors near the site.

Who should call

• Electrical distribution
• Equipment rental
• Fencing and site work
• Safety and PPE
• Portable facilities
• Staffing and lodging

How to open the call

I saw the [project] solar project in [county] is under construction. We supply [what you sell] for projects like this. Who is the EPC contractor buying for the site?

What to check before you call

• The developer is often not the buyer; ask for the EPC or general contractor.
• Planned online dates tell you how much buying is left.
• Projects that are “approved, not started” are worth a watch, not a call yet.

Where the record comes from

EIA-860M . Prospectr reads it for you, matches it to your territory, and shows the date and the source link with every record.

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Common questions

How often is the energy project list updated?

EIA publishes it monthly; Prospectr reads the newest month each week.

What size projects are included?

Projects of 1 megawatt or more that are under construction, newly operating, or approved.

Other buying signals

• A company just registered a truck fleet
• OSHA just cited a site for forklifts or racking
• OSHA just inspected a site
• A business just got an SBA loan