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    Energy Efficiency & Thermal Performance

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    ODL is proud to be an ENERGY STAR® stakeholder. Find out more about how ODL Blinds + Glass can help you earn National Green Building Standard (NGBS) points, and increase the energy efficiency of your home.

    Manufacturers, ODL can help you obtain National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certification for your blinds between glass windows and doors with built-in blinds. Please contact us and our codes specialist will provide information to assist you in your NFRC certification. (As a component of a window or door, ODL Blinds + Glass is not eligible for NFRC certification on its own.)

    Learn more about the NFRC certification program.

     

    ENERGY STAR® Ratings & Performance Criteria

    Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

    An energy efficient home doesn't have to compromise beauty or natural light. ODL® Blinds + Glass products by ODL can be used in exterior doors and windows to meet ENERGY STAR® specifications, and increase the energy efficiency of your home. ODL is an ENERGY STAR® stakeholder.

    When installed in the proper door or window, select ODL Blinds + Glass products meet regional ENERGY STAR® thermal performance standards as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Natural Resources-Canada (NR-Can). Local and state codes are developed using ENERGY STAR® guidelines but may be more or less stringent.

    Energy Efficiency Properties of Doors and Windows

    The thermal performance of doors and windows is measured by two properties: resistance to heat flow and resistance to sunlight warmth.

    • Heat flow is expressed by the U-factor value; less heat flow yields a lower U-factor value.
    • Resistance to sunlight warmth is measured by the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC); less sunlight warmth through the window yields a lower SHGC.
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    ODL Blinds + Glass Ratings

    Energy efficiency ratings for ODL Blinds + Glass products vary by door and window construction, size of the unit, and door and window materials.

    The ratings of participating entry door manufacturers can be found in the Thermal Performance Database. Contact us for more information about which entry door and doorglass combinations meet ENERGY STAR® requirements. Ratings for windows are not available at this time.

    U.S. ENERGY STAR® Criteria for Doors

    (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015)

    The U.S. standards include criteria for air leakage. Swinging doors cannot exceed 0.5 cfm/ft2.

    Glazing Level U-Factor SHGC

    Opaque

    < or = 0.17

    No criteria

    < or = 1/2 Doorlight

    < or = 0.25

    < or = 0.25

    > or = 1/2 Doorlight

    < or = 0.30

    < or = 0.40 for Northern and North-Central Zones

    < or = 0.25 for Southern and South-Central Zones
    U-Factor

    Opaque

    :

    < or = 0.17

    < or = 1/2 Doorlight

    :

    < or = 0.25

    > or = 1/2 Doorlight

    :

    < or = 0.30

    SHGC

    Opaque

    :

    No criteria

    < or = 1/2 Doorlight

    :

    < or = 0.25

    > or = 1/2 Doorlight

    :

    < or = 0.40 for Northern and North-Central Zones

    < or = 0.25 for Southern and South-Central Zones

    U.S. ENERGY STAR® Criteria for Windows

    (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015)

    Climate Zone U-Factor SHGC

    Northern

    < or = 0.27

    Any

    Prescriptive

    Northern

    = 0.28

    > or = 0.32

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    Northern

    = 0.29

    > or = 0.37

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    Northern

    = 0.30

    > or = 0.42

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    North Central

    < or = 0.30

    < or = 0.40

    South Central

    < or = 0.30

    < or = 0.25

    Southern

    < or = 0.40

    < or = 0.25
    U-Factor

    Northern

    :

    < or = 0.27

    Northern

    :

    = 0.28

    Northern

    :

    = 0.29

    Northern

    :

    = 0.30

    North Central

    :

    < or = 0.30

    South Central

    :

    < or = 0.30

    Southern

    :

    < or = 0.40

    SHGC

    Northern

    :

    Any

    Northern

    :

    > or = 0.32

    Northern

    :

    > or = 0.37

    Northern

    :

    > or = 0.42

    North Central

    :

    < or = 0.40

    South Central

    :

    < or = 0.25

    Southern

    :

    < or = 0.25

    Northern

    :

    Prescriptive

    Northern

    :

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    Northern

    :

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    Northern

    :

    Equivalent Energy Performance

    North Central

    :

    South Central

    :

    Southern

    :
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    Climate Zones

    Note: See the complete list of U.S. ENERGY STAR® climate zones by state and county or zip code.

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    Canadian ENERGY STAR® U-Factor and Energy Rating Criteria for Windows and Swinging Doors

    (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020)

    Canadian standards are the same for opaque and glazed doors.

    Canadian standards include a criteria for air leakage: leakage cannot exceed 1.5 L/s/m2, or 0.3 cfm/ft2.

    Maximum U-Factor
    • Metric Units: 1.25
    • Imperial Units: 0.21
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    Climate Zones

    A full description of the 2015 ENERGY STAR® technical specifications for residential windows, doors, and skylights sold in Canada is available through Natural Resources Canada.

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    ODL is an ENERGY STAR® STAKEHOLDER

    The ENERGY STAR® Windows Program is a voluntary partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the fenestration industry (NFRC) to promote sales of energy efficient windows, doors, and skylights. The ENERGY STAR® program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help consumers identify products that meet criteria for energy efficiency and quality. Find out more about ENERGY STAR® products.
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