McGowan points out that NFRC is looking for turnkey research projects, which can help the organization acquire funding.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
McGowan Summarizes Research and Technology Block
McGowan points out that NFRC is looking for turnkey research projects, which can help the organization acquire funding.
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Arasteh, Culp named Members of the Year
The first recipient was Arasteh himself, who received the award posthumously. Christian Kohler and Charlie Curcija from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) accepted the award on behalf of Arasteh, also an LBNL employee, who was heralded as an NFRC pioneer and fenestration expert.
Arasteh was also recognized for his innovative contributions and insight, which proved integral to NFRC’s creation and early development.
Tom Culp of Birchpoint Consulting received the second award. Culp began his career in the fenestration industry as a research scientist studying low-E coatings. In recent years, he has spent his time as an advocate for energy efficiency and code consulting.
Both recipients were acknowledged for their diplomatic approach to teamwork and their unique ability to bring people together to get things done.
NFRC Planning to Streamline CMAST Usability
One member of the CMAST Advisory Task Group who is familiar
with the need to always refer to the latest data suggested that multiple
entries should be designated as “historical” or removed to avoid confusion,
particularly among new users.
The National Fenestration Rating Council’s (NFRC) Program Director, Scott Hanlon, advised the task group that he is aware of the issue and is directing his team to resolve it.
The CMAST Advisory Task Group is responsible for providing feedback about the usability of the CMAST software, and also for reviewing the CMA Technical/Ratings documents and CMAST User's Manuals, to provide feedback to the pertinent technical and ratings Task Groups.
The National Fenestration Rating Council’s (NFRC) Program Director, Scott Hanlon, advised the task group that he is aware of the issue and is directing his team to resolve it.
The CMAST Advisory Task Group is responsible for providing feedback about the usability of the CMAST software, and also for reviewing the CMA Technical/Ratings documents and CMAST User's Manuals, to provide feedback to the pertinent technical and ratings Task Groups.
NFRC Welcomes New Members in Portland
The National Fenestration Rating Council's (NFRC) Fall Membership Meeting kicked off at the Marriott Waterfront in Portland this morning with an orientation for seven new members.
The Component Modeling Approach (CMA) task group, CMAST Advisory task group, and the Tubular Daylighting Devices task group will convene shortly.
The Research & Technology committee block will run from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (PT) with the Research, Optical Properties, and Thermophysical Properties subcommittees meeting.
Stay tuned throughout the day for updates on all the proceedings.
The Component Modeling Approach (CMA) task group, CMAST Advisory task group, and the Tubular Daylighting Devices task group will convene shortly.
The Research & Technology committee block will run from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (PT) with the Research, Optical Properties, and Thermophysical Properties subcommittees meeting.
Stay tuned throughout the day for updates on all the proceedings.
Friday, September 28, 2012
NFRC Membership Meeting Begins Monday in Portland, Still Time to Register
Registration is required and is still available. Guests and single day attendance is also available.
Contact Cheryl Gendron, NFRC's meeting manager, for further information.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Demand for Windows, Doors Will Rise Through 2016
A recent study says U.S. demand for windows and doors will rise 9.3 percent annually through 2016.
The demand will result from the current rebound in housing completions and gains in building construction.
The study also predicts plastic windows and doors will grow the fastest, increasing nearly 12 percent annually. This growth is expected to be spurred by the public’s perception that plastic is energy efficient.
Additionally, the study says the demand for metal products will grow since they are often used in nonresidential construction because of their durability and low costs. This factor will likely cause them to lead the market as spending on nonresidential building construction increases.
Finally, the demand for wood windows and doors is forecast to rise 10.2 percent annually through 2016. This growth will be fueled by consumer perception of wood as having strong aesthetic appeal, which helps boost home sales.
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The demand will result from the current rebound in housing completions and gains in building construction.
The study also predicts plastic windows and doors will grow the fastest, increasing nearly 12 percent annually. This growth is expected to be spurred by the public’s perception that plastic is energy efficient.
Additionally, the study says the demand for metal products will grow since they are often used in nonresidential construction because of their durability and low costs. This factor will likely cause them to lead the market as spending on nonresidential building construction increases.
Finally, the demand for wood windows and doors is forecast to rise 10.2 percent annually through 2016. This growth will be fueled by consumer perception of wood as having strong aesthetic appeal, which helps boost home sales.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Representatives Seek Restoration of Tax Credits for Fenestration Products
Recent legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives seeks to restore the Section 25C tax credits for energy efficient fenestration products.
The credit, which expired at the end of 2011, was reintroduced under The Home Energy Savings Act (H.R. 6398) by Representatives Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Richard Neal (D-Mass.).
Many industry experts believe the Section 25C tax credit would help stimulate jobs while enabling homeowners to save money by reducing their energy consumption. Others support the tax credit as facilitating the sale of higher-performing fenestration products.
According to WDMA, the new bill would initially extend the credit at the 2011 levels of 10 percent (up to $200) for windows and skylights and 10 percent (up to $500) for doors through 2013. Beginning in 2014, the credit would expand to 10 percent (up to $1,000) for all qualifying products, including Energy Star windows, doors, and skylights. Beginning in 2014, installation costs would also be eligible for the credit.
WDMA further states that data from the Internal Revenue Service shows the Section 25C tax credit helped Americans invest over $25 billion in remodeling and efficiency upgrades during 2009.
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The credit, which expired at the end of 2011, was reintroduced under The Home Energy Savings Act (H.R. 6398) by Representatives Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Richard Neal (D-Mass.).
Many industry experts believe the Section 25C tax credit would help stimulate jobs while enabling homeowners to save money by reducing their energy consumption. Others support the tax credit as facilitating the sale of higher-performing fenestration products.
According to WDMA, the new bill would initially extend the credit at the 2011 levels of 10 percent (up to $200) for windows and skylights and 10 percent (up to $500) for doors through 2013. Beginning in 2014, the credit would expand to 10 percent (up to $1,000) for all qualifying products, including Energy Star windows, doors, and skylights. Beginning in 2014, installation costs would also be eligible for the credit.
WDMA further states that data from the Internal Revenue Service shows the Section 25C tax credit helped Americans invest over $25 billion in remodeling and efficiency upgrades during 2009.
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