PAWS

The Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions (PAWS) collaborative promotes cost-effective, high performance window solutions for the nation’s new and existing building stock.

About Us

“Windows are the poorest thermal components in the building envelope in residential and commercial buildings, impacting human health and comfort, and costing building owners more than $50 billion per year in energy costs.”

Marc LaFrance, U.S. Department of Energy

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Resources

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.

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Working Groups

To drive our mission forward, several targeted working groups coordinate market transformation efforts that delve into specific market barriers and opportunities for advanced window solutions. Each working group is designed to support goals and provide resources that serve as additional tools for market transformation across the collaborative. Working Group leaders and the PAWS leadership team will ensure these strategic interventions across the collaborative work to support its mission.

Ratings, Codes & Certification

This group works with stakeholders to support and create market transformation opportunities for high-performance primary and attachment window products through engagement in regulatory and certification processes.

Utility Program Collaboration

This group partners with stakeholders—including the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC)—to support and create utility programs that inspire the promotion of high performance and attachment window products.

Stakeholder Campaigns & Initiatives

This group partners with stakeholders across all building sectors to raise awareness and drive the adoption of high-performance windows by supporting, expanding, and developing education and incentive campaigns.