Learn about energy performance ratings for windows to understand how to read the labels and energy use information.
Energy star doors and windows.
Energy star makes it easy to find the right products.
But like a winter coat you should pick the windows doors and skylights that make the most sense for your climate.
Windows doors and skylights that are eligible for a federal tax credit must meet strict criteria.
The efficient windows collaborative offers a selection process for both.
Choose energy star certified products.
Determine your energy star climate zone.
Look for the energy star label for your climate zone.
Replacing old windows with energy star certified windows lowers household energy bills by an average of 12 percent nationwide.
Installing energy star certified windows doors and skylights can shrink energy bills and carbon footprints by an average of 12 percent nationwide compared to non certified.
Look for the energy star label to be sure the product you are buying is eligible for the tax credit.
Save money and more.
Follow these five tips to ensure your windows doors and skylights deliver savings and comfort you ll enjoy.
Nfrc ratings are included on all energy star certified windows and provide a reliable way to determine a window s energy properties and compare products.
Find a retailer or manufacturer of energy star certified windows doors or skylights.
Though energy star does not require any specific technologies certain product features are common in many certified products.
Save energy and money.
Energy star makes it simple.
All energy star windows doors and skylights are certified and verified to perform as labeled.