Happy Green Year!--A review of green products and the sustainable industry during 2008

摘要

"The past year we have experienced a tremendous response and excitement from the architectural and construction industry in integrated photovoltaics for buildings," said Cory Matchett, product manager, EnergyPeak, Moon Township, Pa. "More and more states are creating renewable portfolio standards and in turn are offering never-before-seen incentives to owners who are willing to install a solar system on their facilities. New partnerships between the metal roofing industry and photovoltaic manufacturers [have] led to system designs integrated into the building envelope, as well as the project design and contracting. The extension of the federal tax credit program for another eight years only serves to reinforce our country's commitment to the further development of renewable energy."