Tax breaks passed by the U.S. government to encourage construction of green buildings are set to expire in 2012 and 2013. The key to ensuring long-term adoption of solar energy and eco-friendly construction materials, in the eyes of many industry professionals, is to extend these tax breaks for a few more years in order to continue reducing up-front investment costs.
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