Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Factsheet describing how triple-pane windows can outperform standard single and double-pane windows.
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HUD 2024 Housing Innovation Showcase Poster: Window Attachments Keep out the Heat
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Factsheet outlining how window attachments like cellular shades, roller shades, storm windows with low-emissivity coatings, and solar screens are low-cost steps that can be implemented to keep homes cool in the summer.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Technical report describing a market assessment conducted on new home builders' window purchasing practices revealing insights to inform the development of thin triple-pane windows, utilizing a center pane of thin glass and krypton gas fill to achieve the performance of standard triple-pane windows...
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental design and results of testing the energy performance of Hunter Douglas double-cell cellular shades under various control schemes in the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Lab Homes.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Birch Point Consulting,
BPC
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Description
Research study evaluating energy savings and cost effectiveness of installing low-emissivity (low-e) storm windows over existing windows in residential homes in all climate zones.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Technical report assessing the market for Low-e storm windows based on market data, case studies, and recent experience with weatherization deployment programs.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Brochure describing use of low-e storm windows as effective ways weatherization programs can increase the efficiency of windows without significant costs.