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Timberline Solar, a system that directly integrates solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials, will initially be available in the Twin Cities metro area for purchase and installation by local roofers. 

GAF Energy plans to build a state-of-the-art solar roofing testing facility in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories — with support from the U.S. Department of Energy — to enhance understanding of solar shingles' benefits for heating and air conditioning efficiency.

GAF commenced production at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., producing GREENGUARD-Gold certified EnergyGuard insulation products and adding 70 jobs to the local economy. 

Students pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field are encouraged to apply for the annual scholarship program.

Oklahoma's State Insurance Department initiates a grant program in 2025 to incentivize fortified roof installations, offering 10-15% offsets.

The 2024 storm season has seen a surge in severe weather events, with tornadoes and hailstorms wreaking havoc across multiple states, highlighting the growing intensity of supercell storms and their devastating impacts.

Mycocycle, the biotechnology company using fungi to transform construction debris into reusable materials, received a new round of funding that will help it further scale its waste-to-value chain.

Community and company leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at GAF Energy's new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas.

Tesla boasted record highs for its energy storage in Q1 2024 but remained fairly silent about its solar business.