News

October 1, 2012

The Technical Analysis for Window Attachments Workshop Report Released

The Building Envelope and Windows R&D Program held the Technical Analysis for Window Attachment Workshop on July 16th and 17th in Arlington, Virginia, invitiing window attachment stakeholders to participate in a facilitated session to meet two objectives. More

September 18, 2012

Building Envelope and Window R&D Program Releases Stakeholder Engagement Workshop Reports

Review results and information collected during the breakout groups from the Building Envelope and Windows R&D Program two Stakeholder Engagement Workshops. More

September 18, 2012

DOE's Decision Regarding Window Attachments and Rating, Certification and Labeling Programs

The Department reviewed Section 121 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct), which mandates that a "voluntary window rating program" to develop "energy rating and labels for windows and window systems" be developed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). More

August 30, 2012

Most Efficient Program for Windows to Launch in January 2013

During an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted stakeholder meeting to discuss the Version 6.0 Energy Star criteria for windows, doors and skylights, it was announced that an EPA Most Efficient Program for window technology would be launched in January 2013. More

August 24, 2012

ORNL Releases New Phase Change Materials Report

ORNL has released a new report titled Potential Energy Savings Due to Phase Change Material in a Building Wall Assembly: An Examination of Two Climates. More

July 27, 2012

WVP Participant Provides R-5 Windows to DOE ARRA Project

WVP Program participant, Mathews Brothers, headquartered in Belfast, Maine is participating in the rehabilitation of a former veterinary clinic at the old Brunswick Naval Air Station. More

July 25, 2012

Windows Volume Purchase Program Participant Supplies 1800 R-5 Windows to Green Apartment Project

WVP is happy to share the news that WVP participant, B.F. Rich recently supplied 1800 R-5 windows (both fixed and operable windows) to the Radius Urban Apartments project, providing an eco-friendly apartment option to the people of Newport News, VA. More

March 27, 2012

The High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program Announces Phase II Changes

The WVP Program Team is announcing big changes to the market transformation effort, following a two hour stakeholder strategy session on February 2nd, 2012. More

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