Department of Energy
Energy Savers PowerPoint:
Windows
6 of 12
This 12 part PowerPoint
series is taken directly from
Energy Savers Booklet, Tips
on Saving Energy & Money
at Home, U.S. Department
of Energy
Contents
1. Save Energy and Money Today
2. Your Home’s Energy Use
3. Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks
4. Heating and Cooling
5. Water Heating
6. Windows
7. Lighting
8. Appliances
9. Home Office and Home Electronics
10. Driving and Car Maintenance
11. Renewable Energy
12. References
Windows
• This presentation will
show you how easy it is to
reduce your energy use at
home.
• Easy, practical solutions
include tips you can use,
throughout your home—
from the roof, walls, and
insulation that enclose it
to the appliances and
lights inside.
What You Can Do
Reduce energy demand
Cut amount of resources needed
Create less greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce utility bills
Windows
Windows provide
• Views
• Daylighting
• Ventilation
• Solar heating
Windows
Windows account for 10% to 25% of your heating costs.
Windows
• Install ENERGY STAR® windows
• Use curtains and natural shade
Window Panes
Tips
10 easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy with windows
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Use heavy-duty, clear
plastic on a window
frame
– Plastic must be sealed
tightly to the frame to
help reduce air
infiltration
• Install tight-fitting,
insulating window
shades
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Close curtains at
night; open them
during the day
• Keep windows on
the south side of
house clean
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Install exterior or
interior storm
windows
• Repair and
weatherize
existing storm
windows
Warm-climate Window Tips
• Install white shades,
drapes, or blinds to reflect
heat away from the house
• Close curtains on southand west-facing windows
during the day
Warm-climate Window Tips
• Install awnings
on south- and
west-facing
windows
Warm-climate Window Tips
• Apply reflective
films on southfacing windows
Long-Term Savings Tip
Install high-performance
windows
Long-Term Savings Tip
 Use low-e coatings; heat
is reflected back into the
room during the
Long-Term Savings Tips
 Use low-e coatings; heat is
reflected back to the outside
during the
Shopping Tips for Windows
Shopping Tips for Windows
Shopping Tips for Windows
Use a double-glazed,
low emissivity coating
Shopping Tips for Windows
Shopping Tips for Windows
Shopping Tips for Windows
In temperate climates, select
windows with BOTH low Ufactors and low SHGCs to
maximize energy savings.
Shopping Tips for Windows
Shopping Tips for Windows
Summary