Category: Efficiency

Why ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Certified Windows are Worth the Investment

When you’re ready to invest in new windows, you will face many decisions regarding window styles, options and pricing. Perhaps even more important will be the choices you make concerning energy efficiency. If you want high-quality windows, a cozier home, lower utility bills and to be a contributor to environmental sustainability, consider replacing your old windows with those that have received . . .

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Will the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Windows Please Stand Up?

The ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient program was established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2011 to help homeowners find products that have exceeded minimum government standards for energy efficiency. The initial list of products recognized by the program included refrigerators and freezers; clothes washers; heating and cooling units; and televisions. Since that time, the program has become increasingly popular among consumers . . .

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2015 Brings More Stringent Requirements for ENERGY STAR® Windows and Doors

Window technology has undergone major changes in recent decades, and window efficiency is about to become even better in 2015. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised its ENERGY STAR® requirements so windows and doors must meet even stricter performance standards as of January 1, 2015. In order to qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating, products must meet all of the following criteria. . . .

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A Closer Look at ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 Requirements for Windows & Doors

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the typical American household spends $1,332.96 annually on electric bills, with 47.7% of this amount going toward heating and cooling expenses. Even more significant is the fact that 25% of the heating and cooling Americans pay for is lost through inefficient house windows and doors. Curbing this energy loss is what inspired . . .

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