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Word on Windows is a newsletter from the Efficient Windows Collaborative and the Alliance to Save Energy. Word on Windows reports about topics relevant to the market for energy-efficient windows: incentive programs, code and standards updates, research and developments, Collaborative Members news, and more. Visit the Alliance to Save Energy's E-Newsletter Sign Up page to sign up to receive Word on Windows.

Do you have news you would like to share? We're always interested in reporting on new developments in the residential and commercial fenestration markets. If you have something you would like to share with us, please contact Nils Petermann at ewc@ase.org.

Current Issue of Word on Windows:

Fall 2011

  • Efficient Windows Mitigate Power Cost Spikes when Temperatures Rise
  • Facade Design Resources Facilitate Efficiency Choices
  • School Retrofits Save Money, Create Jobs, and Inspire Students
  • New Tools and Support for Valuing Efficient Homes
  • Guides Help Home-owners to Understand Building Energy Codes
  • Session on Key Tools for Commercial Window Design

Past issues of Word on Windows:

Summer 2011

  • Windows for Multifamily Housing
  • ENERGY STAR and LEED for Multifamily Buildings
  • High Performance Windows for Structural and Energy Performance
  • Boston Apartment Complex Showcases Energy Efficiency
  • Low-Energy Windows for Multifamily Buildings in British Columbia
  • EWC Fact Sheet: High-Rise Residential Windows

Spring 2011

  • A Fresh Look at Natural Ventilation
  • Presidents' Buildings Initiative Highlights Commercial Tax Deduction
  • Hotel Window Renovation Achieves Tax Deduction
  • Town Hall Window Upgrade Made Possible by Regional Cap and Trade Program
  • Innovative Guide Encourages California Homeowners to Take on Energy Efficiency
  • 2011 Solar Decathlon Moves to New Grounds
  • Member Spotlight: Guardian Industries and South Carolina Benefit from Increased Demand for Low-E Glass

Fall 2010

  • Windows for North American Passive Houses
  • Sustainable Shelters and Glazing Exhibits
  • Transforming a Glassy Skyscraper
  • Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes to Meet Increased Energy Efficiency Requirements
  • FTC to Update Green Guides for Businesses

Summer 2010

  • New Sacramento Home Performance Program
  • Lead Paint and Window Replacement
  • Model Green Building Codes
  • DOE National Energy Rating Program

Spring 2010

  • California Updates Energy Code, Implements Component Modeling Approach
  • DOE's Volume Purchase Program Deadline
  • State Stimulus Funding Linked to Energy Code Requirements
  • Daylighting—Powerful but Complex

Fall 2009

  • Improved Weatherization Software Captures Benefits of Efficient Windows
  • New National Policies Proposed for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
  • NFRC Component Modeling Approach in Pilot Phase
  • Green New York Act Promises Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Retrofits

Summer 2009

  • Optional Tax Credit Labels
  • National Green Building Standard
  • Window Energy Efficiency Webinar
  • Affordable Housing with Top-Performing Windows
  • IGMA Addresses Multiple Airspaces

Fall 2008

  • Weatherizing for the Future
  • Commercial Building Initiative
  • I-Codes: What changed for fenestration?

Summer 2008

  • Efficient Windows Receive Credit in LEED for Homes
  • Sustainable Design Soon to be Mandatory in AIA continuing education
  • Vacuum Glazing Developments Across the Globe

Fall 2007

  • High Performance Windows: Taking an Infrared Look
  • ASHRAE, IESNA and USGBC collaborate on new green building standard
  • Coming to grips with windows and comfort

Winter 2006-2007

  • Zero Energy Windows in the Horizon
  • New U-factor specifications in the Northwest
  • Low-E and Energy Star windows in Florida
  • Zero energy window prototype introduced

Summer 2006

  • NFRC Rating in Place for Window Film Attachments
  • California Requests NFRC Component Rating System
  • Statements of Infrared Rejection may misinform consumers
  • Minnesota School Improves Energy Performance with Dynamic Glazing

Spring 2006

  • The Tax Credit for Efficient Windows
  • Hurricane Resistant Windows
  • DOE Supports Development of Evacuated Glazing

Spring 2005

  • Windows and Energy Codes
  • NextGen Demonstration Home
  • The Clear Incentive
  • Low-E Revolution

Summer 2004

  • Changes to the 2003 IECC
  • Energy Efficient Mortgages
  • Commercial Windows Initiative
  • Efficiency Headlines at NY Times

Fall 2002

  • New Market Data
  • Enlightening School Children
  • New Buildings Institute
  • Rating and Labeling in China

Winter 2002

  • Window Performance Requirements in modern energy efficiency codes
  • EWC Unveils first Energy Star qualified windows manufactured in Florida
  • The Standards for Rating Site-Built Fenestration Products: NFRC 100-SB
  • EWC Takes Efficiency Message to China

Fall 2001

  • Texas Codes
  • DOE Celebrates Roadmap Efforts
  • On the Hill: Tax Credits approved
  • Florida unified building code

Spring 2001

  • Power Crises Across Country Call for Windows that Reduce Cooling needs
  • Hard Coat Solar Control Low-E Glass Hits Market
  • Non-Energy Benefits
  • Perspective: Energy Codes
  • Residential Windows Second Edition

Winter 2000

  • Shedding some Light on Energy, Cost, and Comfort
  • Efficient Windows Allow Minimized Duct Design
  • Fannie Mae Offers Residential Loan Program

Fall 1999

  • Builders View Window Upgrades as a High Priority, Reports IBACOS
  • Daylighting
  • Green Building

Winter 1999

  • Alberta Window project
  • New Zealand window rating system
  • Manufactured housing

Fall 1998

  • comfort quantified
  • Florida "Summer House"
  • California Window Initiative
  • Energy Star Windows, Steve Selkowitz Interview

Summer 1998

  • AAMA Takes on Challenge: Installation Standards and Training
  • Windows Wise Program kicks off in Canada
  • Lakeland Buildings
  • Wisconsin loans

Spring 1998

  • What is an Energy Efficient Window?
  • Energy Star windows
  • Interview with David Beck, Pulte Las Vegas
  • Integrated education is key to transforming California market
  • EWC Promotes in Florida

 

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