Energy Efficiency

Products and techniques for building professionals that use less energy in the building of structures.

Covertech rFoil expands patent portfolio for reflective thermal insulation

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Covertech  rFoil Insulation has announced that it has recently been granted three new U.S. patents for Class-A standard thermal insulation. The inventor named in each patent is Furia Orologio, one of the founders of Covertech. The patents include:U.S. Patent No. … Read more »

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Modified grain bins from Sukup Mfg Co providing unique homes to Haitians

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher
One of the communities of Safe T Homes® at the Village of Hope in Haiti. - Photo supplied by Global Compassion Network

Grain bins supplied by Sukup Manufacturing Co. are being distributed by a global relief organization to serve as uniquely modified homes for displaced families in Haiti. The modified grain bins, called Safe T Homes, are being distributed by Global Compassion … Read more »

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Vicwest, All Weather Insulated Panels announce rebranding

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jim Austin

Vicwest Building Products, a division of Vicwest Inc. and All Weather Insulated Panels, two North American leaders in the manufacture of insulated metal panels (IMP), announced the re-branding of its North American IMP Group and IMP product line under the … Read more »

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Research program offers incentives to homes, businesses toward new propane-fueled products

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sharon Thatcher

Propane Heat & Power Incentive Program provides up to $10,000 for qualifying generators, micro-CHP systems WASHINGTON (April 17, 2013) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announces the launch of its Propane Heat & Power Incentive Program, a nationwide … Read more »

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CRRC introduces new and improved website

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jim Austin

The Cool Roof Rating Council released its new website. The website redesign is the result of a year-long collaboration between the CRRC Board of Directors, members and staff, culminating in a streamlined, user-friendly site.  The website is the main interface … Read more »

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Energy Panel Structures completes purchase of Fingerlakes Construction

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jim Austin

Fingerlakes Construction Company Inc. of Clyde, N.Y., has been sold to Energy Panel Structures Inc. of Graettinger, Iowa. The Fingerlakes manufacturing division and personnel will remain in Clyde with plans to add the broad line of EPS products to enhance … Read more »

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Topps Products launches new website

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Jim Austin

Topps Products Inc. a leading provider of energy efficient roof coating systems and repair solutions, launched the company’s new and vastly improved website on January 1, 2013. Current and prospective users of Topps Products now have easier access to essential … Read more »

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Kyocera offers Diamond Partner Program for solar PV installers

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jim Austin

Kyocera Solar Inc. announced the Kyocera Diamond Partner Program for new and existing installers who offer Kyocera solar modules and peripheral photovoltaic system products. The benefit program offers first access to the Company’s latest products and technology innovations, best price … Read more »

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New propane-fueled co-generation unit for homes, small businesses

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

Yanmar’s Propane-Fueled 5 kW mCHP Energy System, developed with support from PERC, cuts costs and emissions for homes and small businesses. WASHINGTON (Dec. 19, 2012) — Yanmar America has introduced a new propane-fueled, high-efficiency micro-Combined Heat and Power (mCHP) energy system … Read more »

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Vicwest, All Weather Insulated Panels launch joint site

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Jim Austin

             All Weather Insulated Panels and Vicwest, two leaders in the manufacture of insulated metal panels (IMP) for the industrial, commercial and cold storage construction markets, announce the launch of a new combined website showcasing … Read more »

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