![]() The high performance windows also qualify for federal and utility incentives and rebates being offered across the country, he said. "The high performance windows and low-E storm windows in the program can offer significant energy efficiency at attractive prices that make them cost effective in heating-dominate climate zones," said Graham Parker, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory senior staff engineer who manages the program for DOE's Building Technologies Program. Buyers interested in pricing and specifying highly insulating windows simply need to access the website and begin their search. With a minimum order requirement of only 20 windows, buyers can select an appropriate window or low-E storm window from more than 30 vendors who have met the requirements of the program. ![]() Although highly insulating windows have been available for several years they have existed primarily as niche products that have been too expensive for widespread market adoption. The volume purchase program was launched in May 2010 to bring new and emerging technologies to the market at competitive prices. The expanded program will offer windows for commercial and residential buildings, and an expanded website that will make finding window products, prices and vendors easier. High performance windows, such as triple pane windows, can reduce a building's heat loss through windows, improving occupant comfort and overall energy efficiency. Program managers will announce new products and vendors, and launch the next phase of the program on Tuesday, May 3, at the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City. Builders, contractors, architects, schools and universities, lodging, public and senior housing, 2nd weatherization and public agencies in search of more energy efficient windows at cost-effective prices now have additional options available to them as the Department of Energy's High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program expands.
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