Preparing your windows and 门 for 能源 Star Version 7.0

One critical date that windows and door manufacturers need to know this year is October 23, 2023: the day that fenestration products need to comply with the new criteria for 能源之星V7.0. Read on to 了解更多 about this important new standard update and what 能源之星V7.0 对你的业务的帮助.

什么是能源之星V7.0?

能源 Star 7 specification addresses energy performances for Residential 风ows, 门, 和天窗(WDS). The updated criteria will go into effect on October 23, 2023; eligible products are able to receive early certification starting immediately. All current products have until April 23, 2023, to be certified to 能源 Star 6.0; after that date, all products must meet the version 7.0标准. Depending on their region of installation, 合格的窗口, 门, 和天窗, will have to bear a certain degree of heat flow (U-factor) out of the house – lower in the Northern zones while less concerning in Southern zones where focus shifts to solar heat gain coefficients instead.

道格•安德森, EPA – Program Manager for windows, 门, 和天窗, was asked to address key changes regarding the new requirement, where he explained that the EPA’s most significant change is in the subcategory of 门, by making a modest adjustment to the requirement. The change moved the criteria from = 0.25 to = 0.26, allowing a greater number of > ½-Lite 门 to qualify.

There were other concerns from stakeholders that the deadline was too soon, and a request was made for a January 2024 deadline. The EPA recognized that most leadership products were already meeting the new criteria, therefore the effective date will remain on October 23, 2023. See this link for information on the 能源之星V7.0版本.

What does 能源之星V7.制造商平均值为0?

A big selling point for manufacturers will be the projected energy savings to consumers. For a $33 billion dollar industry, sales will rely heavily on a product's certification to the 能源 Star requirements. Manufacturers will also consider how their products affect the environment.

Anderson expanded on the benefits to the environment and consumers by suggesting that if all residential windows and 门 were certified to meet the new 能源 Star requirements, the cost savings could be upwards of $156 billion each year. He also states that the levels of greenhouse 气体 emissions would decrease by fifty-three billion pounds.

Frequent questions im体育APP has addressed on 能源之星V7.0:

Q: What if my product already meets the new regulation criteria for 能源之星V7.0?
A: You can immediately have your material certified by an im体育APP Laboratory. 立即im体育APP to certify your products.

Q: Will my materials currently in production be certified to the current V6.0标准?
A: Material must be submitted for certification by April 23, 2023. Talk to an im体育APP expert to 了解更多 and schedule your materials certification.

Q: I am currently in development for a new product coming out in Q2 or Q3 of 2023. What certification will I need?
A: As of October 23, 2023, all residential products must be certified to V7.0的需求. Speak with an expert today to discuss your new product and plan for a smooth certification process to avoid delays.

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