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Summer Energy Efficient Windows
By Solar energy | June 1, 2009
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Summer Energy Efficient Windows
Summer in South Texas has arrived. The solar thermal energy heats up our gardens, our cars and our house. Solar thermal on a cold winter day is a welcome treat.
Solar thermal energy during summer makes my air conditioner run.
Most people frame their energy efficient windows discussion around saving heating costs in winter. However, during summer months, energy efficient windows work hard keeping heat out of our houses.
Energy efficient windows can cost several hundred dollars each. While good energy efficient windows will reduce your energy bill, don’t expect the energy payback to cover the cost of the windows. But your new energy efficient windows purchases and installed this year (2009) may qualify for a federal tax credit. Energystar.gov .
Read the labels on the windows your are considering.
The first thing to consider is the U-factor. The u-factor measures heat transfer and the numbers range from .25 to 1.25. This is a measure of how well insulated the window is. A lower number is better, meaning the window is better insulated.
We’ll talk more about windows next time.
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Topics: home energy bills, Reducing energy use, Renewable Energy Tax Incentives, Solar Thermal, Windows | 1 Comment »
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