Author: LEED Blogger
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Will Installing Solar Void a Roof Warranty?
Shingle roofs are classic and reliable, but that doesn’t mean they are a flawless solution. Their installation allows for and often requires more roof penetrations compared to other roofing materials like metal roofing. Despite all those nails and staples in the mix, shingles do their part in keeping the surfaces underneath them dry. Solar mounting……
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Error-Proof Solar Mounting Tech
Does your installation crew know when they’ve missed the rafter? It should be obvious, but it’s often overlooked. There are times when missed rafters go unnoticed. QB2’s Boltseal® technology physically and visually indicates when a rafter is missed, so there’s no guessing game. Boltseal® technology relies on torque-driven compression – if it can’t compress then it won’t seal. To compress……
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Reactivate launches community solar portfolio in LMI areas with Walmart, U.S. Bank
A new portfolio of seven community solar projects in Illinois and New York will benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. The projects will help approximately 5,000 households, along with area non-profits, businesses and a public school district, save as much as 20% on their monthly electricity costs. Reactivate (an Invenergy company) has collaborated with Walmart and U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance (a U.S. Bank subsidiary) to close on a……
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What myths need busted in energy storage?
As part of our 2024 Energy Storage System Buyer’s Guide, we asked ESS and battery suppliers what myths needed busted in energy storage. Here is what they had to say. Myth: Lithium-ion is the best fit for stationary ESS Brad Dore, Senior Director of Marketing, EnerVenue. “The perception that li-ion is the best fit for……
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Sunnova adds Lumin Smart Panel to Adaptive Home offering
Sunnova is integrating the Lumin Smart Panel and its intelligent energy management platform into the Sunnova Adaptive Home offering. The Lumin Smart Panel will be available to Sunnova’s dealer network starting in Q1 2024. The Lumin Smart Panel will also be installed in Sunnova’s new Adaptive Technology Center (ATC), which is comprised of state-of-the-art energy……