Executive Feedback
What green technologies are you watching in 2005?
A: “Green buildings can generate clean power by using photovoltaic cells that generate electricity from sunlight. The California Energy Commission has a rebate program that pays up to 40 percent of the installed cost of photovoltaic systems. Once you factor in the federal and state tax credits, the system pays for itself in five to eight years.”
—Vikas Shrestha, associate and sustainable design coordinator, Steinberg ArchitectsA: “WCI is interested in the success of ultraviolet lights in purifying air passing through HVAC air handlers and is investigating the potential in conjunction with the Florida Solar Energy Center Building America team.”
—Karen Childress, environmental stewardship manager, WCI CommunitiesA: “This year, I'm looking at green energy. Wind energy can be economically feasible for large power purchases. In addition to off-site wind turbines, I'm looking at electricity generation from integrated photovoltaic arrays and from smaller on-site wind turbines.”
—Charles A. Segerman, senior project manager, The Tower Cos.