The
Energy Star logo on WeatherMaster windows ensures that you’ve
chosen one of the highest efficiency windows available. Through
our partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Star
windows purchased through WeatherMaster may qualify for a cash rebate.
Looking for Energy Efficient Windows?
It’s
SIMPLE…
The ENERGY STAR label the symbol for energy efficiency - makes
choosing high performance, energy efficient windows simple.
Consumers no longer need to be concerned with companies
claiming their windows have this R-value, that air-infiltration
or boasting about other confusing or misleading data. A
window with the ENERGY STAR label is your assurance that
it is a tested and certified high performance product that
can significantly reduce annual home energy bills. ENERGY
STAR is a program of the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental
Protection Agency.
WeatherMaster is a proud partner of ENERGY STAR and
encourages homeowners to consider ENERGY STAR labeled products
in their remodeling and home improvement plans.
Click here to see
Energy Star Map and Qualification Chart
SPECIAL NOTE:
When checking
U and SHGC values, make sure they are “WHOLE WINDOW” values,
not “GLASS” or “CENTER
OF GLASS” ratings. ENERGY STAR criteria only uses whole
window values which are more difficult to attain, and more closely
represent the energy efficiency of a window.
Interesting Facts: Money Isn’t All You’re
Saving
- If all residential windows in the United States
were replaced with ENERGY STAR qualifying models, the nation
would save
$134 billion in energy costs over the next 15 years.
- The reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
from these purchases would be equivalent to reducing
gasoline consumption
by 120 billion gallons, taking 17 million cars off the
road, or preserving 142 million acres of trees.
- ENERGY STAR qualified windows and
doors also provide a host of benefits, including: increased
comfort, noise reduction
and protection against sun damage to carpet, wood floors, furniture,
fabrics and artwork in your home.
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