Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
Energy efficient windows and doors can help prevent energy leaks in your home, helping keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Regular windows are sinkholes for energy, since they easily let the heat of your home escape. However, energy efficient windows use specially treated glass to sandwich an inert gas, with a thin metallic layer to trap the heat in and reflect the sun’s UV rays at the same time. They can enhance your home’s comfort while keeping your electric bill low. The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit helps you save $250/door (up to $500) and $600 on windows.
What are energy-efficient windows?
Energy-efficient windows are windows specifically designed and constructed to conserve energy. Its features include:
- Double or triple-paned glass
- Quality frame materials
- Reflective coatings
- Gas fills to increase insulation
- Spacers provide noise control and support and seal panes
All are customizable to your budget and preference!
How do they work?
Energy-efficient windows work by placing physical and chemical barriers that hinder the transfer of heat between the interior and exterior features of a home. During the summer, they regulate heat by preventing cooled air from escaping and hot air from entering. Conversely, in winter, they prevent warm indoor air from leaking out and cold air from penetrating.
Cost
Can be anywhere from $50 per window to $2000 per window based on preferences and size
Benefits
Energy Savings
Energy-efficient windows help you save money by reducing the amount of energy needed to maintain the temperature of your home, therefore lowering your monthly utility bills!
Lower HVAC Costs
By regulating temperature, energy-efficient windows reduce the peak heating and cooling loads of your HVAC system, meaning your system doesn’t have to work as hard to cool or warm your home.
Smaller Carbon Footprint
Replacing your single-pane windows with energy-efficient ones can reduce your carbon footprint by 1006 to 6205 pounds of CO2 a year- approximately 51-317 gallons of gasoline.
Noise reduction
Perfect for living in the city or noisy neighborhoods, energy-efficient windows have soundproofing capabilities to reduce ambient noise from nearby construction, cars, barking dogs, etc.
Protection from UV Rays
UV rays can cause the deterioration of fabrics, paper, artwork, carpets, and wood, and can even lead to premature aging and skin cancer. Energy-efficient have a special coating that blocks out all UV rays, protecting you and your home!
High ROI
Replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones has a direct impact on the value of your home, with a ROI of 70% to 95% through resale!
Tax Incentives and Discounts
Many municipalities offer homeowners with energy-efficient windows a variety of discounts and credits to offset the cost. The DSIRE database provides a list of available programs by zip code. Discounts can be anything from $100 off per window to thousands of dollars in tax credits.