Key Takeaways Eco-friendly roofing materials promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by reducing reliance ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Why choose a solar shingle over traditional solar panels? Solar panels can look bulky and detract from the beautiful aesthetic of your home. Solar shingles, on the other hand, integrate into your roof ...

Since we’re lucky enough on Earth to have our own star that sends a tremendous amount of energy to us every day, solar has always seemed like a common-sense energy solution. Why not add solar ...

WAVERLY --- When hunting for a new house, Mike Sherer considered the usual: location, square footage, the yard. He also noticed the roof's orientation --- due south --- and the property's exposure to ...

It's an old idea: roof shingles that not only keep your home dry but capture solar power and convert it to electricity. But a Tucson solar firm and the world's largest chemical company are partners in ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

A new solar shingle, launched at CES 2022, is installed with just a nail gun. Here's why it could be a big deal. What would you say to faster, easier and dramatically cheaper installation of your ...

Deciding to embrace solar power for your home is a big deal, and there are a lot of things to keep in mind when shopping around. Beyond simply deciding between installation companies, though, you also ...

NEXUS EnergyHomes, the 2012 Energy Value Housing Award “Builder of the Year,” is partnering with The Dow Chemical Company as the first home builder to offer the revolutionary Dow Powerhouse Solar ...

In an attempt to stay true to its motto - "A Unique Village in a Natural Setting" - Kildeer is one of the few Illinois municipalities that bans roof-mounted solar panels from residential buildings.