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Massachusetts Lawmakers Examining Bills to Mandate Solar Roofs on New Homes and Buildings

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

September 18, 2019

Should two joint bills receive approval, the state will become the second to require that new residential and commercial buildings have solar systems installed on roofs.

Amazon Joins Walmart in Blaming Tesla for Solar Panel Roof Fire

Chris Gray

August 27, 2019

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Three days after Walmart filed a suit against Tesla claiming its solar panels caused rooftop fires, Amazon revealed one of its warehouses in California caught fire due to a Tesla solar panel system.

Walmart Lawsuit Claims Tesla’s Solar Roof Panels Caused Fires at Stores

Chris Gray

August 22, 2019

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Walmart has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, claiming the company's solar panels caused fires at seven different stores due to "years of gross negligence."

Roofing Contractors and California's Solar Mandate

New solar energy requirements in California make it decision time for roofers.

Andrew Fredrickson

July 16, 2018

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California has adopted a sweeping change to its Code of Regulations — effective Jan. 1, 2020, most new residential homes must have solar panel technology. What's it mean for the roofing industry?

Scalo Family Donates Solar Roof to New Shady Side Academy Building

May 31, 2018

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The future of Shady Side Academy students is looking bright thanks to a generous donation from Jim & Jack Scalo to the prestigious Fox Chapel private school.

CertainTeed® Teams with SEI to Create Hands-on Solar Learning Experience

August 18, 2017

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The Apollo® II solar shingle donation enhances the SEI training environment.

HERO Launches in Florida: A New Financing Option for Energy and Hurricane Resiliency Home Improvements

August 4, 2017

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Homeowners can use innovative HERO financing to reduce energy bills and stay safe through upgrading roofing, windows and doors, HVAC, solar, and more.

Solar Spectacle: Elon Musk’s Solar Shingle Gamble

The plan isn’t resonating with roofing experts, but they’re paying attention.

Art Aisner

December 8, 2016

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk turned a lot of heads last fall by unveiling his much-anticipated ‘solar shingle.’

Solar Roofs: Are We There Yet?

To truly change the industry, Elon Musk’s ‘solar shingle’ must move the needle on more than just aesthetics.

Michael Carnahan

December 2, 2016

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SolarCity and Tesla's latest announcement for a solar roof sure did grab a lot of headlines and get us all talking about the prospects of an integrated solar shingle.

Lightweight PV Panel

Beamreach Solar

June 29, 2016

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Beamreach Solar, formerly Solexel, announced the introduction of Sprint™, its new lightweight photovoltaic solar panel system for flat commercial roofs.