Energy Star window standard

Energy Star window standard

A standard for window performance established by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Energy Star window criteria are climate-zone dependent; the DOE divides the country into four climate zones. In the northern zone, the U-factor of an Energy Star window must be no higher than 0.35. Energy Star windows sold in the southern zone must have a maximum U-factor of 0.75 and a maximum solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.40. The criteria for the two central zones fall within the ranges established by the coldest and warmest zones.