High-performance Windows

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December/January 2005
By Greg Pahl 
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— Greg Pahl is the author of Natural Home Heating: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Options (Chelsea Green Publishing). To order, go to Mother Earth Shopping.

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High-performance Window Resources

Energy Star
www.energystar.gov
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have developed an “Energy Star” designation for products meeting certain energy performance criteria.

National Fenestration Rating Council
www.nfrc.org
A nonprofit organization that administers the only independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors and skylights.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
www.aamanet.org
The association’s certification appears on most residential windows and means that the product conforms to standards for air and water infiltration, structural integrity and resistance to forced entry.

Efficient Windows Collaborative
www.efficientwindows.org
This Web site provides a wide range of objective information on energy-efficient windows, how they work and recommendations for their selection and use.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Windows & Daylighting
windows.lbl.gov
Provides a wealth of information about window performance for residential and commercial settings, as well as software tools to help calculate energy, optical and thermal performance.

Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA)
www.wdma.com
Represents approximately 145 U.S. and Canadian manufacturers and suppliers of windows and doors. It offers comprehensive information on windows, skylights and doors, and links to manufacturers.

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