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State Poised to Mandate New Homes and Buildings Be “Solar Ready”
June 11, 2012 | 
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California Energy Commission Regulators are on the verge of approving powerful new rules that will govern how new homes and buildings must be built. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: 2014, Building Energy Efficiency Standards, California Code of Regulations, new homes, solar ready, Solar Revolution | 
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Are Sun Tubes/Sun Tunnels Right for You?
How many Bay Area homeowners does it take the change a light bulb? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Skylights, Think Green | Tags: home, house, skylights, solar tubes, solar tunnels, sun tubes, sun tunnels | Comments ClosedGreat Solar Tech Questions From Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive
Google Plus users Carlos Ochoa & Construction Dive had some great questions for us regarding this photo of a residential solar job we did using CSI Technology. We thought we’d share because you may have the same questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Solar | Tags: google plus, solar faqs, solar panels, solar questions, solar roof, solar tiles, tips | Comments Closed
4 Glaring Signs That It Might Be High Time for a New Roof
Here are 4 wildly obvious signs that would indicate that it’s about time that you got off that couch and called a professional: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Roofing | Tags: attic, diy, do i need a new roof, leak, roof, tips | Comments Closed
How Long Will My Solar Panels Last?
That being said, how long do the typical solar panels last? The short answer is: a lot longer than you may realize. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2012 Builder Brand Use Study Ranks GAF Asphalt Shingles #1 in Quality
North America’s biggest roofing manufacturer, GAF, finished in first place for “quality” in the Annual Builder Brand Use Study. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Roofing | Tags: #1 in roofing, Annual Builder Brand Use Study, gaf, roofing, shingles | Comments Closed
Three Common Errors People Make When Choosing Skylights for their Homes
In this article, we explore three common mistakes people make when researching, designing, and executing their skylight projects. Read the rest of this entry »
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7 Jaw-Dropping Facts about Solar Power
7 amazing fun facts about solar power you might not have known. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Ways to Go Green in 2012
One of your biggest New Year’s resolutions (other than the resolution to lose those last 10…or 30 pounds!) was to take better care of your planet. To that end, here are 10 ways to “go green” for the year ahead:
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The Dawn of Solar Power is (Finally!) Here… Took Long Enough, Didn’t It?
We’ve been hearing promises of a Solar Revolution since the 1970s. Read the rest of this entry »
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