According to reporting by The Washington Post, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to end Energy Star, a popular program that certifies the energy efficiency of residential windows, doors, skylights and home appliances.
Read the Reuters report on this news.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
About Energy Star
In the residential glass industry, the Energy Star program has traditionally played a significant role in promoting energy-efficient windows and doors, both critical components of building envelopes, influencing energy consumption and occupant comfort. Energy Star-rated products typically feature advanced technologies, such as low-emissivity coatings and improved framing materials, to enhance thermal performance and reduce heat transfer.
Version 7.0 incorporated more stringent requirements and updated technologies to reflect advancements in energy efficiency. These requirements continue to focus on U-factor and solar heat gain coefficient, or SHGC, but update the climate zones to better reflect the International Energy Conservation Code and the changing climate.
The new criteria for Energy Star 7.0 went into effect in October of 2023.