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Powering the Military with “Game-Changing” Solar Tech
3 Sep 2010, 4:40 pm
Fighting a war on the ground in Afghanistan has to be one of the hardest things a young person can do. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Defense, or DOD, is on the ground with our troops offering he. […]
Source: Residential Solar Power Blog
Greening the Office Space: How You and Your Coworkers Can Cut Costs
2 Sep 2010, 9:21 pm
As nations gear up toward Peak Oil, conserving energy becomes increasingly important. This includes the office, where the business of business takes place at the highest levels, with executives esta. […]
Source: Residential Solar Power Blog
Could Solar-Powered Nanofilter Robots Clean the Gulf Oil Spill?
2 Sep 2010, 5:13 pm
Senseable City, developed by MIT to address the issue of urban infrastructure as it relates to digital technology, is planning to compete for the newly announced $10-million X Prize for a cleanup solu. […]
Source: Residential Solar Power Blog
7 Baby Steps to Go Solar
1 Sep 2010, 11:05 pm
Starting small takes the “pocket pain” out of solar power To cover your home energy needs, a solar installation should be about 5 to 7 kilowatts (kW) in size (average American homes eat up an esti. […]
Source: Residential Solar Power Blog
Reader Poll: What’s Stopping You from Going Solar?
1 Sep 2010, 8:23 pm
We’ve got a burning question for you, readers. If you love solar power, enjoy reading all about it on our solar blog and ultimately hope to own a system yourself, what’s keeping you from taking th. […]
Source: Residential Solar Power Blog
Coming Face-to-Face With Facebook and Tweeting
Do you use Facebook? If you are over 40, the answer is maybe. If you are under 40, the answer is almost certainly yes. Did you know that Facebook was developed by a Harvard college student who wanted. […]
Source: RC – Column
A Few Choice Words
What is better than cold-calling? Making the phone ring. A salesperson who pushes a client to buy at the wrong time is at a disadvantage and vulnerable to combative negotiations. But when a prospect c. […]
Source: RC – Column
ICE Steps Up Aggressive Employer Audit Campaign
Federal authorities have begun using forfeiture laws and seizing the assets of businesses employing illegal aliens. In a departure from the Bush-administration emphasis on worksite raids, U.S. Immigra. […]
Source: RC – Column
Details for Standing Seam Metal Roofs
As is the case with other roof systems, flashings and penetrations are the most common points of moisture intrusion on standing seam metal roof systems.
Source: RC – Column
Prepare for Disaster Now
I got to thinking about this subject while reading daily newspaper accounts of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that occupied headlines throughout Spring of 2010. Eleven oil platform worker. […]
Source: RC – Column
Keeping Things Cool in Hawaii
Tropical Roofing and Raingutters Inc. replaced the original wood shake roofs with CertainTeed Landmark Solaris IR solar-reflective shingles on eight buildings at Pine Knoll Villas.
Source: RC – Feature Article
Lon Smith Roofing Finds Success in Repairing Storm Damage
Number 11 on the Roofing Contractor’s Top 100 list, Lon Smith Roofing specializes in insurance-funded storm damage.
Source: RC – Feature Article
Aspen Contracting Weathers the Storm
Aspen Contracting is number 6 on the Top 100 Roofing Contractors list.
Source: RC – Feature Article
Tecta America: United We Stand
Tecta America took in more than $400 million last year, placing second on the Roofing Contractor Top 100 list.
Source: RC – Feature Article
CentiMark Tops the List
CentiMark Corporation is the top revenue-generating company on the Roofing Contractor Top 100 list.
Source: RC – Feature Article
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