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Final Criteria For The Energy Star Windows, Doors and Skylight Program

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy has released its final revised criteria for the Energy Star Windows, Doors and Skylight program.  It went into effect January 4, 2010.  The Department of Energy has played a key role in rapidly advancing window technology in the past few years. This program will help move these technologies into the marketplace, providing significant energy savings to homes and businesses across the country.

The revised Energy Star program requirements for windows, doors, and skylights went into effect January 4, 2010.  For partners to make the necessary changes to their product and marketing materials, there will be a transition period to full program implementation, scheduled to end on March 31, 2010.  More details on the transition will be provided in the coming months.

*Northern zone windows can meet prescriptive (1st row)
or alternative energy performance (2nd & 3rd row) criteria
to qualify for Energy Star.

Minnesota homeowners looking to invest in new or replacement windows can contact your local window installation contractor. You will recover the cost of this investment in no time on energy savings alone.

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2010 Energy Star Qualification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors & Skylights Windows

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy has released its final revised criteria for the Energy Star Windows, Doors and Skylight program.  It went into effect January 4, 2010.  The Department of Energy has played a key role in rapidly advancing window technology in the past few years. This program will help move these technologies into the marketplace, providing significant energy savings to homes and businesses across the country.

2010 Energy Star Qualification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors & Skylights
Windows
Climate Zone U-Factor SHGC
Northern* ≤0.30 Any
=0.31 ≥0.35
=0.32 ≥0.40
North-Central ≤0.32 ≤0.40
South-Central ≤0.35 ≤0.30
Southern ≤0.60 ≤0.27
Swinging & Sliding Doors
Glazing U-Factor SHGC
Opaque ≤0.21 NR
≤ ½-Lite ≤0.27 ≤0.30
> ½-Lite ≤0.32 ≤0.30
Skylights
Climate Zone U-Factor SHGC
Northern ≤0.55 NR
North-Central ≤0.55 ≤0.40
South-Central ≤0.57 ≤0.30
Southern ≤0.70 ≤0.30
NR=No rating

The revised Energy Star program requirements for windows, doors, and skylights went into effect January 4, 2010.  For partners to make the necessary changes to their product and marketing materials, there will be a transition period to full program implementation, scheduled to end on March 31, 2010, DOE notes.  More details on the transition will be provided in the coming months.

*Northern zone windows can meet prescriptive (1st row)
or alternative energy performance (2nd & 3rd row) criteria
to qualify for Energy Star.

Minnesota homeowners looking to invest in new or replacement windows can contact your local window installation contractor. You will recover the cost of this investment in no time on energy savings alone.


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Skylight Windows Help You Enjoy The Power Of The Sun

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The Power Of The Natural Light Of Skylights

The power of natural light to rejuvenate the body and mind is incredible.  Bringing this light source into your home allows you to take advantage of the most powerful source of energy known to man; The Sun!  You can brighten any room with natural light while at the same time saving energy.  As many as 78% of new homeowners today are asking for more light and more space.  Skylights can do both.

  • Save on your electric bills
  • Create the illusion of bigger rooms
  • Fit all roof types
  • Generate more wall space
  • Maintenance free
  • Brings natural light into the room

Your new skylight windows may qualify for the tax credit stimulus incentive package.

Tax incentives make this the RIGHT TIME to replace your old, inefficient windows with qualifying replacement windows.  I am excited to tell you that when the American Recovery & Investment Act still includes a major consumer tax credit that provides funds for replacement windows.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save money – on your windows now and on your energy costs forever!  You will recover the cost of this investment in no time on energy savings alone; not to mention the increase in property value that usually comes with home improvements.

The criteria for ENERGY STAR Residential Windows Door and Skylights has been revised effective January 4, 2010: View the new specification (206KB).

Talk to your Minnesota window contractor about how you can save a lot of money and spruce up your property in the process by installing new skylight windows.

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Criteria For ENERGY STAR Residential Windows Door and Skylights Has Been Revised

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

ENERGY STAR Residential Windows Door and Skylights

Windows, doors, and skylights have become an important part of the energy plan.  They do not allow cold air to enter around a window, thus cooling the surface.  Spacers between glazing in double or triple glazed windows are more energy efficient and do not allow cold air to migrate through them causing the glazing to cool.

Special metallic coatings have been developed, known as Low E or low emissivity, which reflects radiant heat and restricts its flow through glass.  During cold weather, it will keep heat inside.  In hot weather, it keeps outside.

Using energy efficient windows will keep the interior glass surfaces warmer, which will reduce the interior cool surfaces on which moisture can condense.

There are many new innovations in window and door technology that will greatly enhance your home and save you a lot of money on your energy bills.  No matter what features you are interested in, the most important part is proper installation.

Whether it is new or replacement windows you are looking for, let the professionals help you choose the right windows, in the right style, with the right glass, and with all the right options for your home.

The criteria for ENERGY STAR Residential Windows Door and Skylights has been revised effective January 4, 2010: View the new specification (206KB).

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