Energy Star Windows | Energy Efficient Windows
Plano | Richardson | Garland
Energy efficient, ENERGY STAR windows from Clarity Windows, serving Plano, Richardson and Garland, will:
- Reduce your monthly energy costs
- Make your home more comfortable year round
- Protect your home’s interior from harmful UV rays
- Prolong the life of your HVAC system
Formed in 1992, the goal of the ENERGY STAR program (a joint venture of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy) is to help consumers save money and protect our environment by promoting energy efficient products.
Windows bearing the ENERGY STAR label are the most energy efficient windows on the market at any price and are certified to meet or exceed the National Fenestration Rating Council’s energy efficiency guidelines for the Plano, Richardson and Garland area.
In addition to dramatically reducing your monthly energy costs, when you choose ENERGY STAR windows, you may also qualify for Federal tax credits and rebates available to homeowners.
- Learn more about these tax credits and rebates available for ENERGY STAR windows from Clarity Windows in Richardson, Plano and Garland
What is the ENERGY STAR certification process?
Every ENERGY STAR certified, energy efficient window, sold and installed by Clarity Windows has been tested to ensure it meets or exceeds the recommended efficiency performance standards for the South / Central climate zone which includes Plano, Richardson and Garland.
Tests include U-Factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC).
ENERGY STAR windows are tested to determine their U-Factor which is related to a phenomenon called “heat flow” - a naturally occurring air transfer that occurs between areas of differing temperatures.
In your home, heat flow causes cooler air inside your home to be drawn out in summer and colder outdoor air to be drawn into your home in winter. Energy efficient windows significantly reduce heat flow.
Solar heat gain coefficient or SHGC is another test used to determine the energy efficiency of all ENERGY STAR windows. This test measures the window’s effectiveness in reducing heat caused by direct sunlight.
Additional tests measure the amount of light that passes through the window glass, the amount of air the window allows to pass through seams where the window glass joins the frame, and how well the window prohibits condensation from collecting.
With extreme, triple-digit temperatures, high humidity and intense sunlight in summer, ENERGY STAR windows from Clarity Windows make perfect sense for homeowners in Plano, Richardson and Garland.
Although the winter months in our area are generally mild, inefficient windows can cause your home’s heating system to work harder than necessary.
Because cold from outdoors is directly transferred into your home via the window glass, it can create cold spots and uneven temperatures throughout your home.
Additional benefits of ENERGY STAR windows
Energy efficient windows also prevent condensation from damaging your home’s casing and sills and helps protect expensive draperies, carpeting and furnishings from the harmful effect of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Call Clarity Windows at (888) 895-6510 or (940)458-3630 or email us using the contact form provided to schedule your no-obligation consultation today.
