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Posted By Tom Herron, National Fenestration Rating Council,
Friday, January 18, 2013
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A division of the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) known as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is
reporting that Americans used less energy to heat and cool their homes in 2009
than they did in 1993, and energy efficient windows have contributed to
the reduction.
New survey results show the
energy used to heat and cool American homes dropped from 58 percent in 1993 to
48 percent in 2009. The amount of energy used for space heating alone
dropped from 53 percent in 1993 to 42 percent in 2009.
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Posted By Tom Herron, National Fenestration Rating Council,
Saturday, January 12, 2013
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Congress has extended energy
efficiency tax credits for upgrades to existing homes, including a credit for windows.
The credit applies to purchases
made in 2012 and 2013 and covers up to 10 percent of the cost for products that meet
minimum efficiency levels. The credit is capped at $200 for windows. Details
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Posted By Tom Herron, National Fenestration Rating Council,
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking
input from the fenestration industry on the latest draft of the ENERGY STAR©
for Windows, Doors, and Skylights specification.
The EPA is accepting
comments at windows@energystar.gov
until February 8, 2013. Where to you see the fenestration industry in five years?
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Posted By Tom Herron, National Fenestration Rating Council,
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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The U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) plans to invest $9 million in building envelope technology, and one area
of focus is high-performance windows.
According to Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, the average American family spends
about $2,000 per year on their home energy bills, yet much of that money is
wasted on air leaks. DOE says bringing more energy efficient products into the
market can improve energy savings and strengthen U.S. manufacturers.
The National Fenestration Rating
Council’s (NFRC) energy performance rating label helps consumers and industry
professionals determine how windows, doors, and skylights will perform. Learn
more about the NFRC label here.
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