Posts From August, 2026

Solar Confidence in Commercial Construction

How One Oregon Contractor Lowered Operating Costs & Elevated Design with CertainTeed’s Solstice® Shingle
Solar Confidence in Commercial Construction
Written by: Andrew Wickham, the Senior Director of Solar Products at CertainTeed, where he leads the development of innovative solar roofing and energy solutions for residential and commercial applications. Project: New office building, Sarmiento’s Roofing, Oregon | Building Type: New-construction commercial office (~11,000 sq. ft.) | Solar / Roofing Contractor: Sarmiento’s Roofing, LLC |Solution Provider: CertainTeed The Project In 2024, Sarmiento’s Roofing, LLC completed a brand-new, 11,000-square-foot, wood-frame office, showroom and shop in Salem, Oregon. For owner Santiago Sarmiento, the roof was more than a building component, it was a proving ground. As a roofing and solar contractor, he wanted his own facility to showcase where the industry is heading: integrated solar roofing that looks like a traditional roof, protects like a premium roofing system, and delivers real energy savings. A major motivator came from Oregon’s rapidly changing energy landscape.... read more
 

EEBA Board Updates

Megan Cordes Joins the Executive Committee, Gene Myers Named Emeritus Board Member
The EEBA Board has approved two motions that reflect the best of EEBA: growing its leadership bench while honoring the people who built it. Megan Cordes Joins the Executive Committee Megan Cordes, Director of Sustainability and Building Science at Beazer Homes, has been elected to EEBA's Executive Committee. Megan joined the EEBA Board in 2026, and this move puts her in a more active leadership role, shaping the nonprofit's direction. Megan brings a track record that speaks for itself. Under her leadership, Beazer became the first national homebuilder to deliver 100% of its new homes to match or exceed the DOE's Efficient New Homes (formally Zero Energy Ready Home) standard, a milestone the company reached last year, while also picking up four RESNET awards. She'll bring that same perspective to the stage in September as part of the High Performance Home Builder Summit opening keynote, "Opening Remarks and DOE Efficient New Homes Builder Panel," joining builders... read more
 

The connected comfort movement: Integrating smart HVAC, safety, and water solutions for energy efficient homes

Honeywell Home products and First Alert solutions from Resideo help builders design smart, safe, and efficient homes
The connected comfort movement: Integrating smart HVAC, safety, and water solutions for energy efficient homes
By: JD Wix, Senior Director, Vertical Markets at Resideo As homes become more connected, the conversation around energy efficiency is expanding beyond insulation, solar panels, and building envelopes. Today’s high-performance homes rely on intelligent systems that not only conserve resources but also help make everyday living safer and more efficient. Resideo Technologies, Inc., through its trusted Honeywell Home® and First Alert® brands, is helping builders deliver that future – one where energy management, water conservation, and life safety technologies work together in harmony. From thermostats that anticipate homeowners’ energy needs, to sensors that stop water leaks before damage occurs, these innovations are helping shape the future of eco-friendly, smart construction. Smart energy management: Comfort that saves Heating and cooling account for roughly half of a home’s total energy consumption, making HVAC systems an extremely... read more