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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Michigan State University Extension
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing how triple-pane windows can outperform standard single and double-pane windows.
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.
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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.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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An article about double-hung windows.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Webpage on the ENERGY STAR website that list products that exceed the ENERGY STAR minimum criteria for their category, with links to several product categories, including windows, HVAC, home appliances, and computer monitors.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Website for finding rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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AERC
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Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
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NOAA
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NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
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AERC
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Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
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University of Brighton
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Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
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Building Green,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
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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.
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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.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.
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ASTM
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Description
Standard covering the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction, which was published in the year 2019, and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link.
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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).
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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.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
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FSEC
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Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
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NFRC
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Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.
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NFRC
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Database of NFRC rated windows.
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ENERGY STAR
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
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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.
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Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
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Description
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
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ANSI,
FGIA,
AAMA,
WDMA,
CSA
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Description
Standard/specification establishing requirements for fenestration products to be referenced by model codes.
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Zero Energy Project
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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.
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EPA
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Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
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National Fenestration Rating Council,
NFRC
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Description
Step-by-step guide demonstrating replacement window selection process.
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University of Arizona
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Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.
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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.
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DOE
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Description
A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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IBHS
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR website to find the best windows by selecting your state and county (or zip code in California) to find your climate zone and learn more about picking the best product for your area.
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Efficient Windows Collaborative,
NFRC
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Description
The Window Selection Tool will take you through a series of design conditions pertaining to your design and location.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.
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New Home Source
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Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
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HIRL
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Description
Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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Dwell
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Web article showing examples of various architectural methods for shading windows.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Washington University St. Louis
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Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.