A Guide on ENERGY STAR® Windows

When buying new replacement windows, one thing you need to consider is their energy efficiency. Energy-efficient windows help you save money on your heating and cooling bills. It prevents you from experiencing drafts, which can be extremely uncomfortable during the winter season. One way to ensure that your new windows are energy-efficient is by checking the ENERGY STAR® label. 

What Is the ENERGY STAR® Label?

ENERGY STAR is the trusted symbol that represents the energy efficiency of products, such as windows and doors. Products that exhibit this label helps homeowners save money on energy bills and protect the environment. The ENERGY STAR label was established to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. Thus, it makes it easy for homeowners to choose energy-efficient products without compromising their comfort. 

Windows with an ENERGY STAR label are tested, certified and verified. They have met the strict energy efficiency guidelines set out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

How Does a Window Earn the ENERGY STAR Label?

Your energy-efficient replacement windows earn the ENERGY STAR label by fulfilling the requirements set by the ENERGY STAR product specifications. EPA sets these specifications based on the following guidelines:

• Products must contribute significant energy savings nationwide.
• Certified products must deliver the requirements demanded by consumers, including increased energy efficiency.
• Purchasers should recover their investment through energy bill savings if the certified product costs more than a conventional alternative.
• Energy efficiency can be achieved through available technologies offered by several manufacturers. 
• Product energy consumption and performance are measured and verified with testing. 
• Labeling would successfully differentiate products and be visible to purchasers. 

If you bought replacement windows with an ENERGY STAR label, rest assured they met all these principles. 

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