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Richmond family wins $10,000 toward windows upgrade

Nazim Jamal's family just added new vinyl-framed portals with LowE Argon windows for the second floor of their two-storey, cedar-sided Richmond house. And thanks to a BC Hydro contest,  it cost the family next to nothing for the new windows.

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Don't let heat escape from your home

Heating can account for more than half your home's energy bill and up to one-third of the heat from your home can escape through windows.

Check out the following current offers and check back regularly for updates:  

• Save $100 per window on B.C. made ENERGY STAR windows with Modern
• C-Sky Windows offers free Neat glass upgrade and no HST
• Get a 7% instant rebate for July, August and September with Enerheat
• Free self-cleaning glass with every purchase of Vinyltek Windows with Quality Home Improvements
• Hot Summer Savings with Centra: Save up to $130 per window
• Allo Windows Summer Savings Event
• Free energy audits and 1 year of window cleaning with Homeworks
• West Coast Windows: HST shock absorber
• Stop throwing $$$$ out of your inefficient windows: Save with House Smart Home Improvements
• No HST Tax increase with Long Life Windows
• Save up to $40 per window with Networx

Did you know?

All windows, except those with solid wood frames, are now required to be tested to meet the BC Energy Efficiency Act. A permanent label containing a registered trademark or certification organization symbol is required to verify the window. As of June 1, 2009, look for the removable label that indicates the regulated U-value of 2.0 or less. U-value is an overall heating loss rating - the lower the U-value, the more efficient the window.

Benefits of ENERGY STAR-labelled windows

ENERGY STAR-labelled windows are an excellent long-term investment in comfort and value for your family and home because they can:

• Increase comfort by keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
• Protect your valuables from sun damage and fading.
• Reduce condensation and outside noise.
• Lower your bill by reducing heating costs.

What's more, you can rely on ENERGY STAR-labelled windows because they are certified by an independently accredited agency for their quality and energy performance.

For more information on ENERGY STAR-labelled windows, talk to your local window contractor or retailer or read the windows and doors h.e.l.p. sheet [PDF, 100 Kb].

How to identify ENERGY STAR-labelled windows

ENERGY STAR is an international symbol that identifies manufacturers' products as the most energy-efficient in their category. It is a simple way to quickly identify the most energy-efficient product when evaluating your purchase decision.

You can identify ENERGY STAR-labelled windows in three ways:

1. Ask your local window contractor or salesperson for ENERGY STAR labelled windows.
2. Go to Natural Resources Canada's website to find model numbers of all ENERGY STAR labelled windows qualified under the Canadian criteria.
3. Look for the ENERGY STAR label. Most ENERGY STAR qualified windows are visibly labelled with the ENERGY STAR label such as the one below.

How to choose the right ENERGY STAR-labelled window

British Columbia is divided into three climate zones and ENERGY STAR-labelled windows are designed for the region you live in. Use the map on the left to determine which ENERGY STAR-labelled window is right for your home.