At Minnkota Windows, we have been proud to offer Energy Star certified windows and doors to our customers for over a decade. Energy Star sets the standard for energy-efficient products, and consumers rely on the label when choosing windows and doors that will help reduce their energy costs.
At Minnkota Windows, we have been proud to offer Energy Star certified windows and doors to our customers for over a decade. Energy Star sets the standard for energy-efficient products, and consumers rely on the label when choosing windows and doors that will help reduce their energy costs.
As an Energy Star partner, we regularly adapt our products to meet the program's updated efficiency criteria. Energy Star 7.0 will go into effect on January 1, 2024, and includes more rigorous requirements for U-factors, Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC), and visible light transmittance.
While these new specifications will present production challenges, Minnkota Windows is already hard at work meeting or exceeding the Energy Star 7.0 benchmarks. For example, we are... - Optimizing glazing and spacer systems to reduce heat flow - Expanding low-E coating options to balance solar gain control and visibilityWe are also managing key manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency while keeping labor costs in check. Although attaining Energy Star certification will entail short-term investments, we are committed to incorporating cost-effective upgrades that will pay dividends through energy savings.
At Minnkota Windows, we will continue providing our signature quality and value to customers, even as we adapt our operations and product lines to meet the new Energy Star requirements. The updated standards will allow us to deliver even better-performing windows and doors to homeowners looking to reduce their energy footprint and lower utility bills. We invite you to learn more about Minnkota Windows' Energy Star 7.0 product launches later this year. Please contact us or visit our website to see how we continue to deliver both energy efficiency and exceptional value, even through this transition. We look forward to earning your trust and confidence in Minnkota for all your window and door needs.