U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, announced that he has personally called the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Stephen Chu, urging him to quickly approve an application for loan guarantees submitted by Taylor Biomass in Orange County, N.Y.

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ROOFING, a new study just released by The Freedonia Group, examines U.S. markets for roofing products, materials and systems.  Products covered include asphalt shingles, bituminous low-slope roofing products, elastomeric roofing, metal roofing, plastic, concrete and clay roofing tile, wood shingles and shakes, and other roofing materials (e.g., composite panels, slate roofing and green roofs.

Read more: Roofing Study Released

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) promised a major windfall for infrastructure projects when it was signed into Congress by President Obama.

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After careful review the Washington Department of Ecology has determined the use of asphalt shingles in hot and cold mix asphalt is a safe practice for human health and safety. But in a surprising twist, it became the first known state to determine that using recycled shingles in “loose” form was dangerous, and would require a beneficial use determination to be used in such manner.

Read more: Washington State Allows Shingle Use in Hot Mix