Since optimized building systems are key to green building, properly selected upgrades to a home's heating, cooling, and power systems can impact home comfort as much as they can utility bills. Several manufacturers are introducing new products to do just that. Ranging from solar power to solar hot water, to biomass and high-efficiency furnaces, the right product selections can help homeowners truly warm up to green living.

Page through the slideshow at left for new products from Fahrenheit Technologies, Johnson Controls, SRS Energy, Takagi, and Velux.