As business needs, technology and populations continue to grow globally, it can leave you wondering about just how much it’s impacting the environment. Manufacturing methods are shifting toward more responsible practices, including glass manufacturers who are incorporating newer technologies to reduce their environmental impact.
Reduce Your Environmental Impact & Energy Bills!
If you’re like many homeowners, you’re continually researching tips to reduce your energy bills and ways to lessen your environmental impact on this world—and installing high-performance impact windows in your home is one way to invest in the value of your home while limiting any negative environmental impacts.
Newer homes are being built with better performing and more environmentally friendly windows; however, many windows in older homes don’t fully seal in the air, causing higher air leakage ratings, which costs you money on your energy bills. Older windows also allow harsh ultraviolet rays to penetrate your home, fading your furniture, curtains and carpets.
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In fact, many homeowners are learning about how high-performance windows can benefit them, such as protecting their home against hurricane winds and flying debris, in addition to their reduced environmental impact and energy bill savings.
Reduce Your Environmental Impact with EPA Energy Star Windows!
Replacing your windows with EPA Energy Star windows is the best way to reduce your environmental impact and your energy bills!
“Today, ENERGY STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in the world, helping families and businesses save $300 billion on utility bills, while reducing carbon pollution by two billion metric tons.” - EPA.gov
You can acquire more guidance on additional EPA Energy Star products here!
The Energy Star program works by evaluating a window based on various criteria. That window can then earn a label certifying that it uses less energy and produces fewer climate change contributing emissions.
Interested in more EPA Energy Star Environment Impact Info?
If you’d like to learn more about how the EPA regulates windows, view one of our recent blog articles to get the complete rundown including ratings such as:
- NFRC certified U-Factor, or the heat transfer per time per area and per degree of temperature difference
- Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), or the ratio of the solar heat gain entering the space through the fenestration product to the incident solar radiation, ratings at levels that meet or exceed the equivalent energy performance criteria
You can also create an energy efficient home to help reduce your environmental impact while reducing your energy bills by:
- Being mindful of how much vampire power you’re using
- Swapping out your light bulbs for energy efficient ones
- Regularly replacing your air filters
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Did you know that by installing Energy Star appliances, you may be eligible for a rebate from your local utility company?
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Interested in learning how the EPA, Energy Star and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) outline and measure your windows and doors? Click the button below to learn about the structural and material standards of an energy efficient window performs in yours and the environments best interest!
