“Peel ‘n Stick” Solar Panels
PowerPly 400 by Lumeta Inc. is one of the first “peel n’ stick” types of workable home solar power systems. Using monocrystalline technology (or PV), the system insures maximum energy output per square foot of roof area.
Added Benefits of Solar Roof Technology in a Down Economy
There are many State and Federal tax incentives (up to 80% of the cost) and dealers looking to sell their product in the down economy. Learn more on how to capitalize on the Government incentives.
Is White the New Green? New Study from Climatic Change.
The idea of cool roofs and pavement bouncing more of the sun's heat back into space has been around for years. White roofs counteract against the urban heat island effect. Energy experts started to quantify the results of that counteraction.
Green Collar Jobs on the Rise, says SJI
In July of 2008, the Seattle Jobs Initiative released a job trend report with a spotlight on green jobs. Estimates predict that the number of green jobs could as much as quadruple by the year 2020.
How to Find Tax Credits & Subsidies for Solar Roofing
With energy prices rising to record levels, consumers and businesses are looking for alternatives. One alternative is solar energy captured by roofing tiles, shingles and panels.
Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) – Heat Weldable Roofing
Tweet Thermoplastic Olefin, or TPO, are plastic sheets welded together with hot air creating one continuous sheet membrane. Can be rewelded with the...
What IS a Cool Roof? And How to Rank Them
Tweet A cool roof can be defined in many ways by people or by different municipal codes. At the end of the day, however, a cool roof reflects and...
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