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Thermal Energy Star replacement Windows for Comfort, Energy Savings and Tax Credits

Posted on Jun 22, 2010

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The one single home improvement that will provide homeowners with the greatest benefit in energy savings and comfort and possibly qualify them for a federal tax credit in 2010 is thermal Energy Star replacement windows. In the Boston and Southshore MA areas where the winter months are brutally cold, an investment in Energy Star windows can go [...]

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Understanding Energy Star Ratings for Windows

Posted on May 27, 2010

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Energy Star ratings vary by climate and geographic region. This means that the energy efficiency for a window in a warm climate will not be acceptable for a cold climate. The two measures of energy performance include U-Factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.
U-Factor is a rating for the insulation provided by the window. A lower [...]

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