Window replacement saves energy and money on your taxes!
You can save money on your electric and gas bills by replacing your existing windows with energy efficient windows. Both the federal government and Oregon state government offer tax incentives and tax credits to encourage energy efficient window replacement. The window experts at Aluminum Screen and Window can guide you in making the right window replacement choice for your home, and help you calculate tax credits based upon your window choice.
Contact us today for a free estimate. (503) 362-6532
Contact us today for a free estimate. (503) 362-6532
Energy Savings From New Windows
Want new windows? Read this first!
If you have drafty single-pane windows or old double-pane windows, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Even in a tight economy, new windows can be a good investment because they help control heating and cooling bills, increase comfort and improve the appearance of your home.
First things first: Insulate
If you’re considering new windows, first make sure your home is well insulated. Insulation should take top priority because it saves more energy. So insulate first — or at the same time as new windows — to maximize comfort and energy savings.
Advantages of new, high-efficiency windows
Once you’ve dealt with the insulation question, start looking at ENERGY STAR®-certified windows. They cut heat loss through windows by 50 percent to 75 percent in winter. Your home stays warmer, so your furnace doesn’t have to work as hard. They also reduce condensation problems that cause mold and damage to sills.
In summer, high-efficiency windows help block heat from the sun, keeping your house cooler.
$1,500 tax credit
Thanks to the federal stimulus bill, you can claim a tax credit of up to $1,500* for windows and skylights that meet qualifying guidelines.
Energy Trust cash incentive
Energy Trust of Oregon offers a cash incentive of $2.25 per square foot on qualifying windows when installed with a second complete energy-saving improvement (insulation or duct/air sealing).
How to choose the right window
Look for ENERGY STAR-qualified models and compare the National Fenestration Rating Council ratings. Windows must have a U-value of .30 or less (the lower the number, the higher the efficiency) to qualify for the Energy Trust incentive and the federal tax credit.
Oregon window fact sheet
You can download a window fact sheet especially for Oregon (PDF), from the Efficient Windows Collaborative, a project of the Alliance to Save Energy. It explains the energy ratings and compares energy costs you can expect with different types of windows.
Energy tips for existing windows
If the time’s not right for a window upgrade, you can still save energy. Take these steps:
· Caulk and seal around non-moving parts of windows.
· Close window coverings to block daytime summer heat and nighttime winter chills.
· In winter, consider temporary, plastic storm-window kits.
*Maximum $1,500 per household for all energy-efficiency measures combined, including windows, roofing, insulation, HVAC and water heaters. See the ENERGY STAR Web site for details.
If you have drafty single-pane windows or old double-pane windows, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Even in a tight economy, new windows can be a good investment because they help control heating and cooling bills, increase comfort and improve the appearance of your home.
First things first: Insulate
If you’re considering new windows, first make sure your home is well insulated. Insulation should take top priority because it saves more energy. So insulate first — or at the same time as new windows — to maximize comfort and energy savings.
Advantages of new, high-efficiency windows
Once you’ve dealt with the insulation question, start looking at ENERGY STAR®-certified windows. They cut heat loss through windows by 50 percent to 75 percent in winter. Your home stays warmer, so your furnace doesn’t have to work as hard. They also reduce condensation problems that cause mold and damage to sills.
In summer, high-efficiency windows help block heat from the sun, keeping your house cooler.
$1,500 tax credit
Thanks to the federal stimulus bill, you can claim a tax credit of up to $1,500* for windows and skylights that meet qualifying guidelines.
Energy Trust cash incentive
Energy Trust of Oregon offers a cash incentive of $2.25 per square foot on qualifying windows when installed with a second complete energy-saving improvement (insulation or duct/air sealing).
How to choose the right window
Look for ENERGY STAR-qualified models and compare the National Fenestration Rating Council ratings. Windows must have a U-value of .30 or less (the lower the number, the higher the efficiency) to qualify for the Energy Trust incentive and the federal tax credit.
Oregon window fact sheet
You can download a window fact sheet especially for Oregon (PDF), from the Efficient Windows Collaborative, a project of the Alliance to Save Energy. It explains the energy ratings and compares energy costs you can expect with different types of windows.
Energy tips for existing windows
If the time’s not right for a window upgrade, you can still save energy. Take these steps:
· Caulk and seal around non-moving parts of windows.
· Close window coverings to block daytime summer heat and nighttime winter chills.
· In winter, consider temporary, plastic storm-window kits.
*Maximum $1,500 per household for all energy-efficiency measures combined, including windows, roofing, insulation, HVAC and water heaters. See the ENERGY STAR Web site for details.
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Address: 2590 Silverton Rd NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 362-6532
Website content copyright 2009, Aluminum Screen & Window, all rights reserved.