JD Miles & Sons Roofing

In a small workshop near Vicenza, Italy, artisans make traditional-looking roofing tiles with a hidden difference: Each module contains solar photovoltaic cells.https://www.fastcompany.com

“We’re part of the world’s largest roofing manufacturer. We have access to materials that typical solar companies don’t have access to,” said Martin DeBono, President of GAF Energy. “No one has ever specifically tried to make a solar product that … Continue reading →

“California regulators on Monday proposed significant changes to the state’s solar incentive program in a move vehemently opposed by industry advocates. The new policy would reduce payments granted to solar customers for the excess power they generate — a policy known as … Continue reading →

“We can have a cheaper, cleaner and more equitable system for everyone if we build smaller, local resources” community-solar-gardens-environment-energy

Report Finds Groups Focusing on Restricting Florida Rooftop Solar Options

As policy impacts kick in, Virginia climbs into top five states for solar A solar array at Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, Virginia. Credit: U.S. Department of Agriculture / Creative Commons

The latest quarterly ranking of new solar capacity shows Virginia and the Carolinas in the Southeast leading the way on solar thanks in large part to recent policy victories. -Elizabeth McGowan

Demand is high, he says, but so are costs

Kerry: US weighs sanctions on China solar over forced labor GAF Energy moves its solar manufacturing from Asia to the US U.S. solar industry unveils guidelines to free supply chain of forced labor

Roofing Contractor’s Chris Gray talks with GAF Energy President Martin DeBono about the future of solar roofing. Read an article about ‘Blue Roofs’ from CBC. Blue roofs help mitigate flooding and damage from storm water.