Skylight Efficiency

 
Cool roof technology is increasingly popular as more schools increase roof insulation to reduce HVAC capital expense and year-round operating cost.
 
While skylights are desirable for their ability to bring light into otherwise dark interiors, they also function as rooftop solar collectors and hinder the ability of cool roof technology to help reduce air conditioning operating costs.

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Illinois Pays Up School Construction Grants

After an eight year wait, 26 Illinois schools will soon get their share of $166 Million in construction dollars. Illinois recently came up with the money through a public works program. The state of Illinois is making good on a multi-million dollar promise to spruce-up old schools. 26 schools across Illinois will soon get their share of $166 million construction dollars.

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