Abstract: . . .  publications/CEC-300-2006-001/CEC-300-2006-001-ED6F.PDF s To comment on this article or to see related features from our archive, go to www.renewable-energy-world.com and click the ‘Forum’ tab. May–June 2006 q RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD q 171 US aims for zero-energy PHOTOVOLTAICS  . . .
. . .  photovoltaic PHOTOVOLTAICS Despite the obvious benefits of integrating photovoltaic products into new houses, there remain a Page 1 158 q RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD q May–June 2006 PHOTOVOLTAICS US aims for zero-energy Despite the obvious benefits of integrating photovoltaic products into new houses, there remain a number of obstacles and pitfalls to wider uptake of this technology. Galen Barbose, Ryan Wiser and Mark Bolinger look at some of these issues and conduct . . .
. . .  See Appendix 5 in the CEC’s Programme guidebook, www.energy.ca.gov/2006 publications/CEC-300-2006-001/CEC-300-2006-001-ED6F.PDF s To comment on this article or to see related features from our archive, go to www.renewable-energy-world.com and click the ‘Forum’ tab. May–June 2006 q RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD q 171 US aims for zero-energy PHOTOVOLTAICS  . . .
. . .  photovoltaic PHOTOVOLTAICS Despite the obvious benefits of integrating photovoltaic products into new houses, there remain a Page 1 158 q RENEWABLE ENERGY WORLD q May–June 2006 PHOTOVOLTAICS US aims for zero-energy Despite the obvious benefits of integrating photovoltaic products into new houses, there remain a number of obstacles and pitfalls to wider uptake of this technology. Galen Barbose, Ryan Wiser and Mark Bolinger look at some of these issues and conduct a review of . . .
. . .  markets. Builders also have specific reservations about PV in relation to its impact on house prices and profits, potential project delays, and a perceived lack of homebuyer interest. Furthermore,many builders may not recognize or fully value the potential benefits that PV offers for their business, including greater market differentiation, enhanced media exposure, and less community or political opposition to development projects. Recognizing its potential, various initiatives have been launched across . . .
. . .  installed as a standard feature (as opposed to selling PV as an option). Coordinate PV and energy efficiency programmes for residential new construction Policymakers can capitalize on natural synergies between energy efficiency and PV in new homes by integrating or coordinating PV and energy efficiency initiatives for residential new construction.At a minimum,creating the appearance of a single programme to the builder (‘one-stop shopping’) can help to simplify participation and reduce transaction . . .
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