EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule WASHINGTON, DC - The Environmental Protection Agency released a memorandum on June 18th, Friday of last week, to provide supplemental guidance for the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). Recently, this new rule introduced a rule that requires all contractors ...

Just recently, the Pella Pressroom announced that Pella has been selected as one of the fifty manufacturers of replacement windows that will be participating in the Department of Energy’s new Window Volume Purchase Program. This is a new incentive that may be appealing for those of you who are planning on doing ...

ENERGY STAR EXPLAINED Tyson Schwartz, VP of Gorell Windows, explaining how the ENERGY STAR Windows program ...

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is now an instrumental and necessary resource when planning to purchase replacement windows for your residential or commercial renovation. It is the sole entity delivering the most precise ratings, and for this reason, it is the only instrument by which the Department ...

What the IRS says 1.The tax credit is a compensation on the purchase of product only, installation, services, and other fees are not included. 2.The amount awarded is 30 percent of this above purchase. However, the maximum amount available for credit is $1,500. That is, if you pay $5,000 for a set of replacement ...

The Window and Glass Manufacturers that received ENERGY STAR awards in 2009-2010 2010 Andersen Corporation – Partner of the Year Gorell Enterprises – Sustained Excellence Jeld-Wen – Partner of the Year Pella Corporation – Sustained Excellence Saint-Gobain Glass Mfg. – Partner of the ...

PARKERSBURG, W. VA – Homeowners seeking energy efficient windows will be pleased to know that Simonton Windows has established a partnership with H&R Block that will allow anyone who purchases 12 or more Simonton replacement windows, from select lines that are eligible for the Federal Energy Tax Credit ...

PELLA, IOWA -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Pella Windows with a Sustained Excellence Award for the entire year of 2009. This award is given on the grounds that the recipient has continued in leading protection of the environment through energy ...

LAS VEGAS, NV – Milgard Windows & Doors partnered up with Green Builder Magazine just this past spring to work alongside the U.S. Department of Energy to display the best of the newest energy efficiency opportunities available in the remodeling industry today. A house was subsequently constructed to showcase ...

BAYPORT, MN -  It’s a time like this when Andersen’s credo rings true, backed by ENERGY STAR®: “with Andersen, you’re getting more than just beautiful windows and patio doors. You’re also getting a commitment to energy efficiency and the environment.” Indeed, Andersen has achieved great ...