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Energy Star Revision

Energy Star Revision 7.0

Jun 25, 2023 | Latest

Content courtesy of Window+Door

Energy Star Revision 7.0
Energy Star, a voluntary labelling program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, creates opportunities for residential window, door and skylight manufacturers. The Energy Star label is one of the most widely known consumer symbols, recognized by 90 percent of U.S. households.

 

Program partners follow eligibility, certification, labelling and reporting criteria to validate compliance and to help ensure Energy Star products perform. Industry associations closely monitor Energy Star revisions, representing members’ interests and providing comments for improvement. As Energy Star 6.0 gives way to 7.0, manufacturers must comply with version 7.0 requirements by Oct. 23, 2023.

 

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED
All Energy Star partners are required to report their total certified units shipped each calendar year. Previously, this reporting was produced by global consulting firm Ducker Carlisle, which conducts fenestration market research for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance. Effective this year, the required process for 2023 data reporting will change.

 

Inside Energy Star 7

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association and FGIA are offering Energy Star partners that are members of either association an alternative to submitting their unit shipment data directly to the EPA’s contractor, global consulting firm ICF. A joint online portal is being developed to submit confidential data to Ducker Carlisle for aggregation. Only the total unit shipment data from all submittals for each product segment and each climate zone will be delivered to the EPA, along with a list of companies that submitted to verify compliance with the reporting requirement.

 

Energy Star partners will receive an announcement in early January 2024 with a March 1, 2024, submission deadline. Failure to submit data by the deadline will result in removal from the U.S. Energy Star website’s certified products and partner lists. Partners that still have not submitted unit shipment data by May 1, 2024, may no longer certify additional product models as being Energy Star compliant.

 

START NOW, FILE ONCE
To clarify changes in Energy Star 7.0 reporting mechanisms, FGIA and WDMA co-hosted a webinar by Energy Star Program Manager Doug Anderson, who manages the Energy Star Residential Window, Door and Skylight Program and the Energy Star Most Efficient Programs for residential windows, sliding glass doors, and skylights/tubular day-lighting devices. He encouraged Energy Star partners to set up data collection systems for 2023 and beyond and recommended identifying a designated contact for data collection.

 

VERSION 7.0 IN EFFECT
Effective April 23, new product submitting will not be certified to Energy Star 6.0. However, existing Energy Star certifications will remain valid until Oct. 23. After this, they must meet version 7.0 to be Energy Star certified and labelled. The FGIA continues to collaborate with its members and the EPA on the Energy Star program requirements. More information on the joint FGIA/WDMA data submittal portal for members will be available later this year.

At Westeck Windows and Doors, we manufacture bespoke fenestration products that will provide benefit to the specific needs of the project. Working with main contractors, architects, designers and clients, we recognize the requirements of each development are unique, and provide a custom solution to suit.

 

Westeck isn’t just about products—it’s about service and innovation. The Westeck team is dedicated to guiding you through the selection process, ensuring you get the perfect fit for your home. And with a focus on continuous improvement, staying ahead of trends, ultimately providing you with the latest in window and door technology. Choosing Westeck means investing in quality, style, and peace of mind. Whether it’s windows, doors, or patio doors, Westeck offers solutions that enhance your home’s beauty, comfort, and efficiency. So why settle for anything less? Upgrade your space with Westeck and enjoy the perfect blend of form and function.

Westeck is a premier manufacturer of windows and doors. All major North American and European windows and doors are locally manufactured and proudly displayed in seven well-appointed showrooms including Kelowna, Victoria, Vancouver, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Kirkland and Bellingham in Washington State. Each window and door is built to order, our customer have the freedom to design and create a product that is unique and personal. Enjoy our latest line of energy efficient windows and doors designed to enhance modern and contemporary architecture.

If you’d like to learn more about our windows, doors, and patio openings contact us Toll-free (US/Canada): 1-877-606-1166 or email us at sales@westeckwindows.com for a consultation with one of our Project Consultants.

 

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