Replacement Windows Help Connecticut homeowners Reduce Energy Consumption; New Tax Incentives Sweeten the Deal
Released on = September 19, 2006, 10:54 am
Press Release Author = Suburban Windows and Siding
Industry = Consumer Services
Press Release Summary = The passage of the new energy bill clearly conveys America\'s need to reduce energy consumption and minimize dependence on foreign energy sources. Hartford County homeowners can help accomplish these goals by replacing old windows, and will receive a tax credit for their effort.
Press Release Body = Press Release For Immediate Release
Contact Rick Luppino Suburban Windows and Siding 1044 Farmington Avenue Kensington, CT 06489 Telephone: 860-828-8227 www.SuburbanWindownSiding.com
Replacement Windows Help Connecticut homeowners Reduce Energy Consumption; New Tax Incentives Sweeten the Deal
Kensington, CT, September 19, 2006 - The passage of the new energy bill clearly conveys America\'s need to reduce energy consumption and minimize dependence on foreign energy sources. Hartford County homeowners can help accomplish these goals by replacing old windows, and will receive a tax credit for their effort.
Even with the benefits offered by newer heating and cooling systems and insulation, a home\'s energy efficiency can be dramatically reduced without the right windows, according to Rick Luppino, President of Suburban Windows and Siding, a remodeling contractor that offers specialty replacement windows. \"Homeowners will be able to receive up to a $500 tax credit for installation of new exterior windows that are installed by our company. It\'s clear that the government is asking us all to find ways to reduce the amount of energy we consume,\" says Luppino, \"This tax incentive certainly helps to bolster the effort.\"
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (USDE), the energy lost through windows can account for as much as 10% to 25% of your heating bill. During the summer, sunny windows make your air conditioner work two to three times harder. The USDE recommends the following considerations when shopping for replacement windows:
v Look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label; it means the window\'s performance is certified. v The lower the U-value, the better the insulation. In colder climates, a U-value of 0.35 or below is recommended. v In warm climates, look for windows with double glazing and spectrally selective coatings that reduce heat gain. v Select windows with air leakage ratings of 0.3 cubic feet per minute or less. v In temperate climates with both heating and cooling seasons, select windows with both low U-values and low solar heat gain co-efficiency (SHGC) to maximize energy benefits.
Suburban Windows and Siding offers Hartford County homeowners a new innovation that turns windows into a sophisticated climate controlling device. Windows manufactured with Heat Mirror technology block heat transfer through the glass achieving energy performance nearly 10 times that of single pane glass and 5 times that of ordinary dual pane glazing. Heat Mirror retains radiant heat in the winter and repels it in summer, offering homeowners the best of both worlds with their windows.
The Heat MirrorT family of wavelength-selective products offers the solution to all glazing design challenges such as climate, elevation and application. These solutions provide unparalleled flexibility to \"tune\" a building to meet these needs.
\"Homeowners should keep in mind that replacing windows not only helps our state achieve its energy initiatives, but it will put more money back into their pockets with lower utility bills,\" Luppino said. \"With rising gas prices and so many other demands of our hard-earned dollars, the majority of Hartford County homeowners can benefit from these savings.\"
About Suburban Windows and Siding - Suburban Windows & Siding is family owned and operated and employs only experienced professional craftsmen. The company provides quality workmanship at a reasonable price and guarantees all work. The company is fully licensed and insured and is a Connecticut registered contractor. For more information visit www.SuburbanwindownSiding.com
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