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Roofing giant takes on Tesla to make solar roof shingles more affordable

“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 a roofer can install. And we’ve done it, and our product goes on with just […]

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Solar installers can demand supply chain transparency from manufacturers

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Groups discreetly lobbying to block rooftop solar

Report Finds Groups Focusing on Restricting Florida Rooftop Solar Options

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Solar in Virginia

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

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As policy impacts kick in, Virginia climbs into top five states for solar

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

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Regulations spark search for greener roofing insulation

A worthy journey

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Current News in Sustainable Roofing

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.

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10 Top Projects in LEED’s Leading States

A roundup of outstanding developments in the states that earned USGBC’s highest ratings in 2020. The state counted 94 projects certified by USGBC in 2020, for a total of more than 16 million square feet, or nearly 2.1 per capita. In 2019, Virginia ranked seventh with 98 projects and 20 million square feet of certified […]

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Going ‘Deep Green,’ Office Buildings Give Back to the Planet

Article by Jane Margolies in the New York Times discusses how we can go from green buildings to “Deep Green” buildings by creating buildings that make a positive impact on energy resources and the environment.

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