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Why Windows Matter – Making a Concerted Effort to Inform, Educate, and Influence
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Why Glazing Matters
Christine Williamson is the Director of Building Science & Education at Acelab and the founder of Building Science Fight Club (BSFC). In this video, she explains while we tend to think of a building’s energy efficiency almost entirely in terms of how well insulated it is, the most important factor influencing energy use is not insulation, but glazing ratio (how much of the enclosure is opaque versus glazed).
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, Visits PAWS Booth During Global Clean Energy Forum in Pittsburgh
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, visited with Jesse Largent, NEEA Program Coordinator, at the Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions booth...
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Energy Star Ask-the-Expert for Windows
https://www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/learn-helpful-tips-buying-replacement-windowsLearn Helpful Tips for Buying Replacement Windows So, you have made the decision to buy new windows - Congratulations! Typically, window replacement is something done only once to a home while you are living in it. It is also a more expensive project than simply...
Why Windows Matter – Making a Concerted Effort to Inform, Educate, and Influence
https://dwmmag.com/why-windows-matter-making-a-concerted-effort-to-inform-educate-and-influence/Why Windows Matter – Making a Concerted Effort to Inform, Educate, and Influence - Door and Window Market Magazine (dwmmag.com)
Why Glazing Matters
Christine Williamson is the Director of Building Science & Education at Acelab and the founder of Building Science Fight Club (BSFC). In this video, she explains while we tend to think of a building’s energy efficiency almost entirely in terms of how well insulated it is, the most important factor influencing energy use is not insulation, but glazing ratio (how much of the enclosure is opaque versus glazed).
AERC Announcement on Cellular Shades
On April 5, 2023, The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) announced the Minnesota Technical Reference Manual’s acceptance of AERC-certified cellular shades for potential inclusion in Energy Conservation Improvement Programs. Read the press release to learn...
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, Visits PAWS Booth During Global Clean Energy Forum in Pittsburgh
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, visited with Jesse Largent, NEEA Program Coordinator, at the Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions booth during the first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) on Sept. 22, 2022. During GCEAF, governments,...
Windows Key to Increased Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Achieving Clean Energy Economy
Windows are a critical element of any building, and inefficient ones can negatively impact a building’s comfort, energy bills, and carbon footprint.
Manufacturers Weigh In On Why Windows Matter
Manufacturers see the market swinging in the direction of energy efficiency and want to ensure they offer what is in demand, especially if they already have products that could fit into that market and invest in its development.
Making the Case for Saving Money with Triple Pane Windows
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is suggesting triple-pane windows conserve energy, reduce noise, and lower home energy bills now that they are getting more affordable....
Replacement Window Buying Guide
Use this buying guide to learn about replacement window materials, types, and features…
EPA’s Doug Anderson Talks ENERGY STAR® at FGIA Annual Conference
Everyone knows the window is the weak part of the home, and we need to do better... https://www.dwmmag.com/epas-doug-anderson-talks-energy-star-at-fgia-annual-conference/
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