Green energy is not only about building sustainable clean energy products to protect the planet, it is also about energy efficiency--and that impacts the homeowner right in the pocketbook. As with ...

Last week I identified the four energy bands that determined the effectiveness of windows: visible, solar near IR, re-radiated mid IR and thermal convection. Each energy band requires its own ...

This state of the art invention represents the next generation of Low-E window film technology for the modern sustainable home and building, helping all occupants to enjoy maximum comfort and energy ...

Last week I wrote about the early strategies window manufacturers employed to improve energy performance: adding extra layers of glass and increasing the thickness of the airspace between the layers ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Energy efficient windows can help control our utility costs. They keep the heat inside when it's cold, and outside when it's hot. However, as with anything, there can be a ...

An unheralded change to the North Carolina Building Code Council could impact countless homeowners and builders and eliminate problems caused when powerful sun rays reflect off energy-efficient ...

Pilkington UK, for nearly 200 years, has been a world leader in the manufacture of glass and glazing solutions. Pilkington is one of the industry’s leading and most trusted brands around the globe.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - They’re called energy efficient windows, and they’re designed to help you save money. They could end up costing your neighbors in repair bills. Reflected sunlight coming off ...

They're reflections from a window strong enough to melt siding on homes and even start fires. It's an issue with energy efficient windows that 5 On Your Side has investigated for years. Now, a ...

Q: Can low-E/argon gas be put in a window when the seal is broken, instead of replacing the entire window? A: Let’s start by clarifying the purpose of low-E and argon gas. Low-E (low-emissivity) ...

Architects Newspaper recently shared some surprising news suggesting that new low-E windows could be responsible for melting the vinyl siding on neighboring homes. Reflections from the windows are ...