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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska: Window Types and U-values

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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23
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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates
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ENERGY STAR reflective roof shingles and low-SHGC windows with low-emissivity coatings help to minimize solar heat gain.

ENERGY STAR reflective roof shingles and low-SHGC windows with low-emissivity coatings help to minimize solar heat gain.
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ENERGY STAR storm window certifications indicate whether the window is certified for warmer or colder climates.

ENERGY STAR storm window certifications indicate whether the window is certified for warmer or colder climates.
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ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
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ENERGY STAR Windows (1)

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ENERGY STAR Windows (2)

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ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

All ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
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ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.

ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.
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Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Best Practices

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Ensure that the top of the window well is level prior to installing blinds.

Ensure that the top of the window well is level prior to installing blinds.
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Ensure there is enough space between the blinds and window to allow for free movement.

Ensure there is enough space between the blinds and window to allow for free movement.
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Even when wind is blowing parallel to a wall, an open casement window can create a zone of higher pressure near the window opening, driving airflow into the house

Even when wind is blowing parallel to a wall, an open casement window can create a zone of higher pressure near the window opening, driving airflow into the house
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Even with R-30 of insulation in the wall, its overall R-value is R-5 if it has single-pane windows; triple-pane windows bring that up to R-16

Even with R-30 of insulation in the wall, its overall R-value is R-5 if it has single-pane windows; triple-pane windows bring that up to R-16
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
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Example sill detail of "innie" window

Example sill detail of "innie" window
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Example sill detail of "outie" window

Example sill detail of "outie" window
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Example sill detail of insert replacement window

Example sill detail of insert replacement window
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Exhibit 1 - DOE ZERH Mandatory Window Requirements [Revision 07].

Exhibit 1 - DOE ZERH Mandatory Window Requirements [Revision 07].