As the first asphalt shingle manufacturer to bring photovoltaic technology to asphalt roofing contractors, CertainTeed Corporation is making bold moves that will increase the use of solar energy. In conjunction with the launch of its EnerGen™ photovoltaic roofing system, the company has established a new services group and robust training program that will assist roofing contractors to transition into the solar roofing market.

CertainTeed Corporation is powering a new generation of green, sustainable energy solutions with the introduction of the EnerGenTM Photovoltaic Solar Power Roofing System at the 2010 International Roofing Expo in New Orleans. Unlike other photovoltaic (PV) systems on the market, EnerGen is specifically designed with building professionals and conventional roofing contractors in mind offering ease of installation and vastly improved aesthetics for homeowners.

When it comes to sustainability, CertainTeed is “all in.” At the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, the company (Booth C2026) offers a sneak peek of seven new products that incorporate meaningful sustainable attributes with mainstream appeal. The two new products headlining the show include EnerGen™, a photovoltaic roofing panel for residential applications, and Sustainable Insulation™, a new fiberglass insulation product meeting the strictest California Indoor Air Quality Requirements that incorporates recycled materials, a bio-based organic binder, and a low impact manufacturing process.

CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American building products manufacturer, and Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) (NASDAQ: ENER), the leading global manufacturer of UNI-SOLAR® thin-film flexible solar laminates, today announced the installation of EnerGenTM, a breakthrough solar roof system, on the official residence of Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.