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ProductsENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
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At HomeImproving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let us help you — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Energy Efficient
New HomesA new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
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Advanced Windows for Comfort
Windows are an important part of your home's beauty. But in typical homes, windows made with older techniques are simply too cold in the winter and too warm in the summer — making you feel uncomfortable and wasting energy unnecessarily.
Photo of Two Windows from Interior: The view is the same, but the window on the left is conventional; the window on the right is ENERGY STAR certified.
Infrared Image of Same Two Windows from Interior: In this infrared photo, the ENERGY STAR certified window on the right is warmer (yellow) in the winter with 1/3 the heat loss of the window on the left.
Photos of Fabric Swatches
New homebuyers often spend thousands of dollars decorating their homes — from furniture and floor coverings to window treatments and artwork. Without high performance windows that block damaging ultraviolet radiation, these furnishings will fade and degrade over time.
Without Low-E windows, furnishings are more faded.
With Low-E windows, furnishings are less faded.
In an ENERGY STAR certified home...
ENERGY STAR windows, doors, and skylights keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, reduce moisture condensation on window panes and sills, and minimize interior fabric fading.
Diagram of Window Cross-section: Shows elements of advanced technologies in an energy-efficient window.
With new and more rigorous EPA guidelines to earn the label, ENERGY STAR certified homes are quieter and more comfortable than ever, have lower utility bills, and help protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Look for a home with the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol for superior energy efficiency.
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