The Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc., located in Washington, DC, represents manufacturers of vinyl and other polymeric siding and suppliers to the industry. VSI is the sponsor of the VSI Vinyl Siding Product Certification Program and the VSI Certified Installer Program. See www.vinylsiding.org.

About NYSERDA

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation that focuses on research and development projects on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources and advancement of innovative technologies. NYSERDA strives to facilitate change through the widespread development and use of innovative technologies to improve the State’s energy, economic and environmental well-being. See www.nyserda.org.

About Newport Ventures

Newport Ventures is a research and consulting firm with expertise in the housing industry. A sister company to Newport Partners, this HUB Zone-based firm provides technical and marketing services, field and market research, and program management for public and private sector organizations. See www.newportventures.net.