Nuheat

Solar panels, tankless water heaters, and other eco-friendly picks topped Building Products magazine’s annual list of reader-requested products. More

Homeowners can easily control their Nuheat floor-warming systems with the new Energy Star-rated Solo programmable thermostat. The dual-voltage (120v and 240v) unit features seven-day programmability and can link to other heating zones within the home and to external temperature sensors for a one-stop location of temperature and information control. A simple three-button design, full menu screen, and Web-based tutorial make programming easy. 800.778.9276. More

Despite the cloud hanging over this year’s International Builders’ Show—a dramatic difference from the record crowds just two years ago—there will still be plenty of manufacturers on hand exhibiting a range of great new products. Not surprising, many of those products are green. Here’s a look at a few of the products that will be on display in Vegas. And check back next week for product coverage straight from the show floor. More