Rey Holmes and Sean O'Reilly Solar Roof Shingles: The Future of Energy and Roofing | EP146

Welcome to the latest episode of the Clean Power Hour! In this episode we discuss the future of energy and roofing with GAF Energy and Smartroof Inc. Rey Holmes is a veteran of SolarCity and Tesla where he was Director of Engineering for Energy Products and for the past four years has led the Timberline Solar product team as VP of Product for GAF Energy. Sean O'Reilly is Chief Operating Officer for Smartroof Inc. a regional roofing and solar company based in VA and working across the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida. Solar shingles allow homeowners to generate their own electricity using their roofs. 

GAF Energy is the solar division of GAF, the largest roofing materials manufacturer. GAF has pioneered the game-changing Timberline Solar shingle, a nailable shingle that installs largely the same as composite asphalt shingle. 

Solar shingles have the potential to transform the roofing and solar industries. We start by exploring the technology behind solar shingles and how they work. We then discuss the advantages of solar shingles over traditional solar panels, including their aesthetic appeal and ease of installation. We also examine the cost of solar shingles and how they compare to traditional roofing materials.

Will solar shingles become the norm in the roofing industry? Tesla has struggled with their solar roof, but the nailable Timberline Solar shingle has the huge advantage of installing with the tools roofers use every day. Now it's just a question of scaling up production and making solar shingles more affordable for homeowners.

If you're interested in sustainable living, and renewable energy, or are considering a solar roofing solution, this episode is a must-watch. 

Key Takeaways

1. How GAF Energy was started
2. How Solar Roof Shingles are Installed
3. GAF Energy Timberline Solar Shingle
4. How homeowners are responding to GAF Energy Timberline Solar Shingle
5. The difference between Traditional solar roof panels and solar shingles 

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