PATH, the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing Program is a voluntary partnership between leaders of the home-building, product-manufacturing, insurance, and finance industries and the federal government.

PATH works to accelerate the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.

Because it can take up to 25 years for new technologies to be fully integrated into daily construction practices, PATH works to proactively get the word out.

This year, PATH has pulled together what it considers to be the top 10 new technologies for remodelers.

Though a few of these would be challenging for the casual do-it-yourselfer, all are great ideas to help reduce energy use, improve air quality within the home, and help convert your project from typical to green.

Green technology #1:
Air Sealing With Cementitious Foam Insulation

Green technology #2:
Smartvent� Ventilation/Ventilation Control System

Green technology #3:
HVAC System: Choose the Right Size

Green technology #4:
High-Efficiency Toilets

Green technology #5:
Compact Fluorescent Lighting

Green technology #6:
High-Performance Windows & Storm Windows

Green technology #7:
Wireless Lighting & Thermostat Controls

Green technology #8:
Solar Hot Water Heaters

Green technology #9:
Recycled or Renewable Flooring

Green technology #10:
Tubular Skylights