One part roof shingle and one part solar panel, solar shingles combine the appearance of traditional roofing materials with the ability to generate renewable electricity. Although solar shingle ...

Solar power can be a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint; however, the process of getting quotes for residential solar can be complicated. Even the most reputable installers have ...

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 ...

A New Jersey-based firm has launched the latest upgrade of the world’s first nailable solar shingle. GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 reportedly delivers 23% more power than its predecessor, ...

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 ...

What is the best overall solar shingle? Timberline Solar by GAF Energy is our favorite solar shingle in 2025, topping our list for its great efficiency and warranties. The race for first place is ...

Dear EarthTalk: My roof needs replacing and I’m also thinking about getting solar panels. Do solar shingles make sense or are they still too newfangled to trust? – Peter. H., Boston, MA Going solar is ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GAF Energy, the solar business unit of GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, is ...

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On Oct. 3, 1979, the Loveland Reporter-Herald published “A place in the sun,” a feature about the “futuristic” solar home being built by Jim and Beth Crowder at 7333 Leslie Drive west of the city.