The NFRC's upcoming Committee Week will be held July 19-21, 2010 via webinar. Meeting times have been adjusted. The meeting will begin with the Research & Technology Committee Block on Monday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
The NFRC's concluding board meeting has also changed slots and will end the meeting on Wednesday, July 21st - beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ending as close to 2:00 p.m. as possible. A detailed schedule can be downloaded from the NFRC's meeting website.
Other Reminders:
Deadline Next Week: All Votes/Comments on the current 11 Document Ballots are due to the NFRC offices by next Thursday, July 1. Please take a moment to download the ballot voting sheets, vote and exercise your member privilege today. The NFRC is a membership organization that values deeply the contribution of its diverse membership; thanks in advance for participating in this important process.
Have you Registered?
While the upcoming Committee Week Virtual Meeting is a change for all of us - it is important to note that registration is required for participation. The deadline is approaching - Friday July 9, 2010. Training opportunities are available for all registered attendees on July 8th and/or July 13th.
Thank you for your continued membership in the NFRC: the nation’s resource for Fair, Accurate, and Credible Energy Ratings of Fenestration products.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Building Envelope and Windows Projects to Receive Nearly $23 Million in Funding
According to a progress alert issued earlier today by the Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced awards totaling more than $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support advanced energy-efficient building technology projects and the development of training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors.
Secretary Chu said these projects will help the U.S. reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Chu added that the training programs will upgrade the skills of the current workforce and likely attract the next generation to careers in clean energy.
The progress alert points out that one of the five project areas selected was building envelope and windows, which will receive a share of $22,807,255. Fourteen projects will focus on improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings through technology advances in windows and envelope components.
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Secretary Chu said these projects will help the U.S. reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Chu added that the training programs will upgrade the skills of the current workforce and likely attract the next generation to careers in clean energy.
The progress alert points out that one of the five project areas selected was building envelope and windows, which will receive a share of $22,807,255. Fourteen projects will focus on improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings through technology advances in windows and envelope components.
Details
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Database to Provide Information on Cost Savings of Retrofit Projects
A recent online article published by the New York Times discusses the creation of a public database that seeks to provide research on how much energy is actually being saved through retrofit projects, including those that install high-performance windows.
The article points out that the developers of the project envision the database contributing to the spread of green technologies.
Details
The article points out that the developers of the project envision the database contributing to the spread of green technologies.
Details
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Established and New Federal Incentives Assist Homeowners Undertaking Weatherization Projects
The online publication known as ecohome recently published an article that discusses federal-level incentive options for homeowners undertaking weatherization projects.
The article points out that the established Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the new Home Star bill provide up to $3000 in rebates for homeowners who install energy-efficient upgrades, including windows. Additionally, the Existing Home Retrofit Tax Credit offers an incentive of up to $1500 for the purchase of energy-efficient products such as ENERGY STAR windows.
Full article
The article points out that the established Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the new Home Star bill provide up to $3000 in rebates for homeowners who install energy-efficient upgrades, including windows. Additionally, the Existing Home Retrofit Tax Credit offers an incentive of up to $1500 for the purchase of energy-efficient products such as ENERGY STAR windows.
Full article
Thursday, June 3, 2010
NFRC to Exhibit at AIA Convention in Miami
NFRC will be exhibiting during the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Thursday, June 10 - Saturday, June 12.
The AIA has chosen the theme, “Design for the New Decade” for the convention. According to the convention Website, AIA believes that as a new decade begins in the 21st century, architects and design professionals continue to navigate through a difficult economic climate while rising to the challenges of creating livable communities and contemplating how the next ten years could revise the traditional ways that they practice architecture.
Educational Opportunities
During the convention, there will be more than 200 program offerings, including pre-convention workshops, theme presentations, and exposition education. Topics will include business planning, business development, marketing, zero net energy design, and building codes.
Additionally, the AIA Miami has extended learning opportunities beyond the convention center by arranging more than 70 educational tours that explore the diversity of the city’s architecture.
Convention Hours
The exhibit hall will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11. It will also be open from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12.
The AIA expects approximately 800 exhibitors to be on its floor when the doors open.
If you are attending the convention, be sure to visit NFRC at booth #1001. We look forward to answering your questions about our activities and programs.
The AIA has chosen the theme, “Design for the New Decade” for the convention. According to the convention Website, AIA believes that as a new decade begins in the 21st century, architects and design professionals continue to navigate through a difficult economic climate while rising to the challenges of creating livable communities and contemplating how the next ten years could revise the traditional ways that they practice architecture.
Educational Opportunities
During the convention, there will be more than 200 program offerings, including pre-convention workshops, theme presentations, and exposition education. Topics will include business planning, business development, marketing, zero net energy design, and building codes.
Additionally, the AIA Miami has extended learning opportunities beyond the convention center by arranging more than 70 educational tours that explore the diversity of the city’s architecture.
Convention Hours
The exhibit hall will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11. It will also be open from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 12.
The AIA expects approximately 800 exhibitors to be on its floor when the doors open.
If you are attending the convention, be sure to visit NFRC at booth #1001. We look forward to answering your questions about our activities and programs.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
NFRC's CEO, Jim Benney, Speaks out on Using U-factors
NFRC’s CEO, Jim Benney, was recently featured in a blog article where he speaks about why NFRC uses U-factors.
Benney points out that he has recently seen a number of articles, blogs, and online discussions regarding U-factor and R-value, especially with regard to fenestration products. Benney’s posting is intended to set the record straight on this important issue.
NFRC encourages you to visit the blog and to post your comments. You can do that here.
Benney points out that he has recently seen a number of articles, blogs, and online discussions regarding U-factor and R-value, especially with regard to fenestration products. Benney’s posting is intended to set the record straight on this important issue.
NFRC encourages you to visit the blog and to post your comments. You can do that here.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
DOE Announces R-5 Volume Purchase Program During Press Conference at NAHB
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the launch of the Highly-Insulating R-5 Windows and Low-e Storm Windows Volume Purchase Program, part of a multi-year, integrated strategy to transform the market for high efficiency windows.
The announcement took place at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m. (EST) today.
A press release issued by the DOE says the program will facilitate widespread deployment of these windows by pairing manufacturers with buyers looking to purchase in volume and by setting performance expectations.
A separate press release issued by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) says today’s announcement represents the culmination of a yearlong effort whereby PNNL researchers worked with window industry professionals to bring manufacturers and distributors of high performance, energy efficient windows together with homebuilders, weatherization agencies, educational institutions, and others capable of purchasing large volumes of these windows.
The announcement took place at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m. (EST) today.
A press release issued by the DOE says the program will facilitate widespread deployment of these windows by pairing manufacturers with buyers looking to purchase in volume and by setting performance expectations.
A separate press release issued by the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) says today’s announcement represents the culmination of a yearlong effort whereby PNNL researchers worked with window industry professionals to bring manufacturers and distributors of high performance, energy efficient windows together with homebuilders, weatherization agencies, educational institutions, and others capable of purchasing large volumes of these windows.
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