DOE Residential Window Study: Analyzing National Energy & Carbon Reductions

## US Department of Energy Comprehensive Glazing Assessment According to the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), fenestration heat transfer accounts for roughly 10% of total national energy consumption in the building sector. ### Economic and Environmental Impact: - **Heating Load Reductions:** In cold climate zones (Zones 5, 6, 7), switching to high-efficiency Low-E glazing cuts annual heating energy requirements by 18% to 24%. - **Peak Electrical Demand Shaving:** In southern cooling climates, ultra-low SHGC glass reduces peak afternoon air conditioning electrical load by 2.2 kW per residence, stabilizing regional power grids during heatwaves. - **Carbon Offset Equivalency:** Upgrading a single home is equivalent to planting 35 mature trees per year in terms of carbon offset. Join the energy revolution with ServiceFind Windows Pro. Request your **Fair Quote** today.