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MEDIA RELEASE
Renewal by
Andersen® is committed to Energy Efficiency
Single most window replacement company to obtain Green
Seal certification and
ENERGY STAR® qualification.
COTTAGE GROVE, Minn.
(May 8, 2006) — As the only residential and commercial
window replacement manufacturer to be Green Seal certified
and ENERGY STAR® qualified, Renewal by Andersen®
is in a league of its own. Environmental stewardship
and manufacturing energy efficient products has been
a longstanding commitment at Renewal by Andersen®,
and it is our partnerships with organizations who educate
consumers on choosing environmentally friendly products
that provides recognition of this strong commitment.
The Only Choice for Northern Virginia
(VA) homes is Renewal by Andersen®
Green Seal Certified Replacement Windows
Parent company, Andersen Windows, Inc. (commonly spelled
as Anderson Windows, Inc.) is the first and only ENERGY
STAR® window manufacturer to receive Green Seal
Certification. All windows and doors from Andersen and
subsidiary replacement window manufacturer, Renewal
by Andersen®, have Green Seal certification. Green
Seal is a national nonprofit environmental organization
designed to help consumers choose eco friendly products.
Replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen® meet
Green Seal’s environmental standards in the following
areas:
• Energy efficiency
• No use of heavy metals in the frame or sash
materials
• Packaging with at least 25% post-consumer material
• Clearly labeled performance data
• Consumer education materials that show proper
use and installation
For homes in Northern Virginia (VA) and
towns such as Fairfax, Annandale, Herndon, Falls Church,
and Gainesville there is no better choice than Renewal
by Andersen® replacement windows and doors. By guaranteeing
proper installation and working with residents to ensure
correct use, Andersen® Renewal does its part to
make certain that all replacement windows and doors
meet Green Seal standards once put in and over the product’s
lifetime.
Renewal by Andersen® Dedication
to Saving and Improving the Environment
Green Seal estimates that if all residential windows
in the U.S. were as energy efficient and environmentally
friendly as those made by Andersen Windows, Americans
would save up to 2.5 percent of the annual U.S. energy
consumption—an projected 200 gallons of oil for
every household in the U.S. “To earn certification,
we demonstrated that our window and door replacements
meet energy efficiency requirements and are manufactured
and packaged in an environmentally conscious manner,”
said Craig Evanich, president of Renewal by Andersen®.
When Shopping for Glass Replacement
Windows Look for ENERGY STAR® Qualification
Additionally, Renewal by Andersen® window replacements
comply with ENERGY STAR® performance criteria for
all climate regions of the U.S. High-Performance®
Low-E4™ glass used on every Renewal by Andersen
window is, generally, 45 percent more energy efficient
in summer and 35 percent more energy efficient in winter
than standard dual-pane windows.
ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary
labeling partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Designed
to use less energy, help consumers save money on energy
bills, and protect the environment, products with the
ENERGY STAR® label are preferred by environmentally
conscious consumers. According to the DOE, ENERGY STAR
qualified windows are 40 percent more energy efficient
than products required under the most common national
building codes. Installing Andersen Renewal ENERGY STAR®
windows and doors can reduce energy bills by up to 45 percent. When comparing window replacement products,
look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
label, which is proudly displayed on all Renewal by
Andersen® windows. NFRC is an independent, nonprofit
organization that has established tests and rating systems
for windows, doors and skylights making it easy for
homeowners to compare windows for energy efficiency.
Renewal by Andersen® was the first window replacement
company to NFRC-certify its products on a national level.
Renewal by Andersen® Continued
Commitment to the Environment
In future product development, Renewal by Andersen®
plans to continue this commitment to the environment
as leading ENERGY STAR® replacement window and door
manufacturers. By continuously improving material use
and reuse, waste management, and emissions and recycling,
the company will strive for excellence in eco friendly
practices so that green replacement windows may be installed
in every home in Gainesville, Annandale, Falls Church,
Herndon, Fairfax, and Northern Virginia (VA).
Consumer Resources
To learn more about energy-efficient and environmentally
friendly windows, visit the following Web sites:
www.renewalbyandersen.com
– Renewal by Andersen®
www.greenseal.org
- Green Seal Organization
www.doe.gov - U.S.
Department of Energy
www.energystar.gov
- ENERGY STAR
www.nfrc.org - National
Fenestration Rating Council
Recognized innovators in the replacement
window and patio door industry, Renewal by Andersen®
custom manufactures every product with Andersen’s
patented low maintenance and energy efficient Fibrex®
material. Combined with an exclusive start-to-finish
window replacement service, Renewal by Andersen®
offers homeowners a one-of-a-kind window shopping experience.
The variety of window and patio door design options
through one of the largest nationwide networks of window
replacement specialists spanning coast to coast simply
cannot be found elsewhere.
Additional information about Renewal
by Andersen® is available on the company’s
Web site at www.renewalbyandersen.com.
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“Energy Star” is a registered trademark
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
“Renewal by Andersen®” and all other
marks where denoted, are trademarks of Andersen
Corporation. ©2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights
reserved.
Contact Erin Ross, Renewal by Andersen, Phone:
651.264.4056, Fax: 651.275.6265
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