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As promised, here is the list of PCBC's Cool Products, as voted by home building professionals. This installment is in the Green Category. Next post: The Industry Category.

2008 Cool Products – Green Category:
1. Rinnai Corporation’s Rinnai LS Series Tankless Water Heater – Offers 30% to 50% energy savings over traditional tank-style units and can supply hot water when you need it, for as long as you need it, while contributing to a greener environment.
2. Eagle Roofing Products’ Eagle Solar Roof powered by SolarSave Integrated Solutions –
This solar system integrates seamlessly with Eagle concrete roof tile and maintains the aesthetics of the roof, maintains the integrity of the roof system, prevents leaks and protects the home or building. 
3. Cree LED Lighting Solutions LR6 Light Bulb – Has a 20-year life span (50,000 hours under normal use) and 85% less energy than a conventional incandescent and less than half that of a comparable fluorescent. 
4. Akeena Solar’s Andalay Solar Panels – Uses a Lego-like, snap-in-place process to lie flat on rooftops. The Andalay panels have 70% fewer parts than a conventional system and 20% fewer rooftop penetrations. 
5. The new GE Profile SmartDispense Frontload Washer and Dryer – Uses as little as 10 gallons of water and stores and automatically dispenses detergent and fabric softener based on each load's size, soil level, water hardness and fabric or cycle type.