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Owens Corning Partners with Ripple Glass to Expand Glass Recycling in Georgia

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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 23, 2023
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The Owens Corning/Ripple Glass campaign highlights how recycled glass in the production of new fiberglass insulation offsets the need for virgin, mined material such as sand.


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Study Shows Cool Roofs Can Help Increase Power Yields in PV Solar Panels

Cool roof coatings can benefit certain solar systems in addition to cooling buildings
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Chris Gray
November 20, 2023
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A Spanish-Algerian study shows how applying cool roof coatings can increase the amount of power generated by certain rooftop solar panels.


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Energy Efficiency

Project Profile: World's Largest 'Passive House' Office Building

Elevate's ISOGARD insulation helps Boston building deliver 40% better thermal performance
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 17, 2023
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The most energy-efficient, large-scale office building ever built in a cold climate is found in Boston, with designers choosing Elevate roofing systems for the job.


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Summit-Energy has partnered with CertainTeed
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Peak Roofing, CertainTeed Collaborate to Push New ‘Solstice’ Solar Shingle System

The solar-integrated shingle collection system is the latest product from a major manufacturer to come to market
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 17, 2023
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Summit Energy's Peak Roofing division has chosen CertainTeed's Solstice Solar Shingle System as its new go-to line in expanding solar use among residential customers throughout the Northeast. 


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Solar and Roofing
Solar Special Section

Solar and Roofing: Current Trends and Looking Ahead

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?
Judd Haag
November 16, 2023
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The solar industry is rapidly growing, with global revenue projected to reach $241 billion by 2031. The U.S. market alone is estimated to reach $900 million by 2025, driven by improved technology, reduced costs, design and installation enhancements and government tax credits.
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Help your solar customers protect their investments from storm damage
Solar Special Section

How to Prevent Severe Weather Damage to Solar Panels?

Vikki Kumar
November 16, 2023
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Solar panels have shown remarkable resilience in severe weather, but falling debris or installation issues can sometimes cause damage; Panasonic offers some steps to prepare and protect solar panels from severe storms.
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Solar Special Section

What is ‘Heartbeat Technology’ and How Can it Optimize Solar?

Solar Surges in Multiple Roofing Markets – are Roofers Ready?
Vikki Kumar
November 16, 2023
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Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.
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Solar Special Section

Product Focus: Solar

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Chris Gray
November 15, 2023
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A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in solar roofing.


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Manufacturer News

GAF Energy Completes Timberline Solar Manufacturing Facility in Georgetown, Texas

Facility will increase capacity by 500% and bring total production of solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually
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Roofing Contractor Staff
November 15, 2023
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The new manufacturing facility, GAF Energy's second, will increase its capacity by 500% and bring total production of its solar shingle to 300 megawatts annually.


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Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow
Art Aisner
Art Aisner
November 3, 2023
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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.
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