Many cities have created goals to reduce their carbon footprint over the next couple of years. One way they have found to do this is through the roofs of buildings, i.e. "green" and "cool" roofs. You ...

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While the green building movement is making great progress most buildings still waste a great deal of energy, often through the roof. When the sun beats down on a roof it can heat up the rest of the ...

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As the summer reaches extreme temperatures, homeowners are increasingly concerned about keeping their homes cool without breaking the bank on energy bills. Are you paying attention to how the roofing ...

One of the major drivers of monthly utility bills is the cost of heating and cooling your home. While insulating your attic or crawlspace can improve the efficiency of your HVAC system, there’s ...

We waste billions of dollars every year on wasted energy, providing a business opportunity as big as the amount of money that is wasted. Energy efficiency is such a big opportunity today because ...

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