Bill Eitenmiller went from being a “starving artist” to a driving force behind SRS Distribution’s entry into the solar industry.

The nation will join former President Jimmy Carter in celebrating his 100th birthday with Habitat for Humanity's 38th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

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. 

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar roof shingles have been approved for installation in Sterling Ranch, Colo., meeting the community's safety, energy production, and aesthetics standards, aiding its 100% renewable electricity goal by 2030.  

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.

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.

With the approval, GAF Energy's Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind resistance, and waterproofing.

GAF said its new facility in Newton will create more than 130 high-skilled manufacturing jobs in management, engineering, and operations.

GAF Energy's Timberline Solar Energy Shingle was named the best 'Solar Shingle' by CNET.