By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Church leads by example going green, displaying how a community can make a big impact for the future. This church is taking action! The Peace Lutheran Church in Alexandria in northern Virginia has undergone a massive project to add solar panels to its ...
Hear from SEIA & other solar experts. METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announces its new solar center sponsored by S-5! débuting this year in Tampa for business owners, designers, contractors, EPCs, solar developers and installers interested in learning more ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. These Sika products can help you earn LEED® credits and promote greener practices at the same time. Sika is committed to sustainable development, encouraging innovations of products that are safer with lower environmental impact that improve upon existing roofing solutions. Sika’s objective centers on ...
Solar industry accounts for 58% of all new electric generating capacity but begins to see first signs of rising costs The U.S. solar market surpassed 100 gigawatts (GWdc) of installed electric generating capacity, doubling the size of the industry over the last 3.5 years, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight ...
The company aims to drive meaningful and lasting change. As part of its commitment to protect what matters most, GAF unveiled its inaugural social impact report highlighting the company’s efforts to make a positive impact on its people, communities, and the planet. The report outlines the progress made in 2020 and identifies ...
By CertainTeed. Providing customers with subtle solar tiles that are as easy to install as tile is a sure way to add value to your company and keep homeowners happy. When John Bedingfield built his new home, he wanted to capitalize on all of the sunny days to bring down ...
By Molly Nelson, RCS Intern. Understand the differences and similarities between the various green roof choices. Green Roofing techniques have been in practice for centuries, but in recent decades, the North American market has become increasingly interested in incorporating more green roofs on residential and commercial buildings. This is an opportunity ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter Why spray foam is your next green switch. Spray foam is a cutting edge, multifunctional home insulation and air sealing product that can both increase energy efficiency as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This one product, when applied, creates an airtight building envelope, ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The most successful companies will be the ones working to install roofs that offer the most energy-saving potential, sustainable roofing materials, and the smallest environmental impact. Regardless of your opinion on climate change, the effects of global warming (severe weather, rising sea levels and ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Increased demand for solar energy allows contractors to enter a completely new market get ahead by entering the solar market early. There has been much buzz surrounding the opportunity solar energy presents for contractors to diversify business and bring in new revenue. Offering solar energy ...
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