Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) members have made a commitment to manufacture and promote energy-efficient windows. This site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Take a look to learn more!


  • We participated in the Ecobuild 2007 Session: "Specifying High-Performance Window Systems." View presentations»
  • The third edition of Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technologies and Energy Performance is now available and provides updated and expanded information on window properties and technologies, as well as new sections on such key topics as window installation, energy efficiency, and building codes. More information»
  • The EWC has developed toolkits for manufacturers, designers, and builders who seek to provide their customers with low energy costs and comfort through efficient windows. See toolkits»
  • Claim a tax credit for energy-efficient windows installed before the end of last year. On February 21, 2006, the Internal Revenue Service released a guideline detailing how the tax credit works. Learn more»
  • Let utilities help you finance more energy-efficient windows for your home. Download an overview of Utility Programs that Offer Incentives and Rebates for Energy-Efficient Windows»
  • Decision makers in the low-income housing sector can find options for financing energy efficiency measures through this web portal presented by the EWC. Download "Improving Energy Performance in Low-Income Housing"

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