Going Green

Step into the sunlight with SolaTube Tubular Daylighting

February 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

By Topps Solar Energy. Learn how to brighten a space with natural light by installing these accessories in the roof. For many of us in today’s fast-paced, urban world, we find ourselves indoors for much of the day. Subsequently, we often find ourselves disconnected from natural light and the benefits (both mental ...

Joining the growing solar market

February 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Whether you want to start a solar division or partner with a solar company, SRS Distribution can get you the resources you need. In 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Association forecasted that “U.S. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatthours (kWh) in 2023 to 286 billion ...

Breaking barriers: Innovative solutions transforming the roofing industry, one breakthrough at a time

December 25, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Revolutionary roofing solutions promise to transform moisture management and energy efficiency. In the latest episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the innovative solutions shaping the future of roofing with Chris Meyer, director of low-slope roofing at VaproShield. With over two decades of expertise in ...

Work hard, play hard

December 23, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn about the research and engineering processes that make athletic courts more sustainable and better to play on. Urban heat islands (UHI) are a growing issue in the modern built environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports, “The heat island effect results in daytime temperatures in urban ...

Sustainability all around

December 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how Progressive Materials supports sustainability, both in business and on the roof. When we talk about sustainable practices, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds are energy-efficient practices; things like installing solar panels and reflective roof coatings. These are a huge part of moving ...

Powering the future

December 9, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn from a panel of leaders about the benefits and incentives driving the push for renewable energy. In the latest episode of Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with ABC Supply’s renewable energy team to talk about the latest advancements, challenges and opportunities in the ...

Cool roofs and hot savings

November 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how tax credits and incentives have made energy-efficient roofing more accessible than ever before. Roofing contractors have been at the forefront of using cool roofs and walls to reduce energy consumption and decrease the commonality of urban heat islands (UHI). 2022 saw one of the big shifts in ...

Cool roofing systems for energy-efficient roofing solutions

November 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. Cool roofs are more than a trend; they're a smart, sustainable choice for homeowners and roofing pros alike. A rising star in energy-efficient construction, cool roofing systems offer a solution to high temperatures and energy bills by reflecting sunlight instead of absorbing it. This simple shift ...

Championing new frontiers in sustainable coatings

November 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Commitment to sustainability meets innovation in coil coatings. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with AkzoNobel experts Amanda Paterline and Tessa Slagter about the company’s strides toward a sustainable future in the coatings industry. With a focus on coil coatings, Amanda and Tessa share ...

Innovative solutions for urban heat

October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Jessica Bravo. Exploring the impact of cool coatings on people, planet and profit. In this Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Lauren Rogers, the sustainability manager at Sherwin Williams, to discuss the transformative potential of cool coatings in combating urban heat islands and ...