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Low Conductance Spacers

Window Technologies: Low Conductance Spacers

The layers of glazing in an insulating unit must be held apart at the appropriate distance by spacers. Because of its excellent structural properties, window manufacturers started using aluminum spacers in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Unfortunately, aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat and the aluminum spacer used in most standard edge systems represented a significant thermal “short circuit” at the edge of the insulating glass unit (IGU), which reduces the benefits of improved glazings. In addition to the increased heat loss, the colder edge is more prone to condensation.

To address this problem, window manufacturers have developed a series of innovative edge systems to address these problems, including solutions that depend on material substitutions as well as radically new designs. One approach to reducing heat loss has been to replace the aluminum spacer with a metal that is less conductive, e.g. stainless steel, and change the cross-sectional shape of the spacer. These designs are widely used in windows today.

Another approach is to replace the metal with a design that uses materials that are better insulating. The most commonly used design incorporates spacer, sealer, and desiccant in a thermoplastic compound that contains a blend of desiccant materials and incorporates a thin, fluted metal shim of aluminum or stainless steel. Another approach uses an insulating silicone foam spacer that incorporates a desiccant and has a high-strength adhesive at its edges to bond to glass. The foam is backed with a secondary sealant. Both extruded vinyl and fiberglass spacers have also been used in place of metal designs.

There are several hybrid designs that incorporate thermal breaks in metal spacers or use one or more of the elements described above. Some of these are specifically designed to accommodate three-and four-layer glazings or IGUs incorporating stretched plastic films. All are designed to interrupt the heat transfer pathway at the glazing edge between two or more glazing layers.

Warm edge spacers have become increasingly important as manufacturers switch from conventional double glazing to higher-performance glazing. For purposes of determining the overall window U-factor, the edge spacer has an effect that extends beyond the physical size of the spacer to a band about 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) wide. The contribution of this 2-1/2-inch-wide “glass edge” to the total window U-factor depends on the size of the window. Glass edge effects are more important for smaller windows, which have a proportionately larger glass edge area. For a typical residential-size window (3 by 4 feet/0.8 by 1.2 meters), changing from a standard aluminum edge to a good-quality warm edge will reduce the overall window U-factor by approximately .02 Btu/hr-sq ft-°F.

A more significant benefit may be the rise in interior surface temperature at the bottom edge of the window, which is most subject to condensation. With an outside temperature of 0°F, a thermally improved spacer could result in temperature increases of 6-8°F (3-4°C) at the window sightline–or 4-6°F (2-4°C) at a point one inch in from the sightline, which is an important improvement. As new highly insulating multiple layer windows are developed, the improved edge spacer becomes an even more important element.

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Hopper style Windows

Hopper

Hopper windows are hinged at the bottom and open inward. Hinged windows such as hoppers generally have lower air leakage rates than sliding windows from the same manufacturer because the sash closes by pressing against the frame. Screens are placed on the exterior of the window unit. Similar to casements, the entire window area can be opened, while sliders are limited to less than half of the window area.

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Awning Windows

Awning

Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward. Hinged windows such as awnings generally have lower air leakage rates than sliding windows from the same manufacturer because the sash closes by pressing against the frame. Screens are placed on the interior of the window unit. Similar to casements, the entire window area can be opened, while sliders are limited to less than half of the window area.

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Casement Windows

Casement

Casement windows are hinged at the sides. Hinged windows such as casements generally have lower air leakage rates than sliding windows from the same manufacturer because the sash closes by pressing against the frame. Casement windows project outward, providing significantly better ventilation than sliders of equal size. Because the sash protrudes from the plane of the wall, it can be controlled to catch passing breezes, but screens must be placed on the interior side. Virtually the entire casement window area can be opened, while sliders are limited to less than half of the window area.

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Slider Windows

Slider

Both sashes slide horizontally in a double-sliding window. Only one sash slides in a single-sliding window. Ventilation area can vary from a small crack to an opening of one-half the total glass area. Screens can be placed on the exterior or interior of the window unit. Horizontally sliding windows generally have higher air leakage rates than projecting or hinged windows.

*Note: Air tight seals are of course possible in modern vinyl designs. A compression lock and seal system such as the Solar Band Series by Green Source Windows are available with R-Values as high as R10. _ The very best in the industry.

Single and Double Hung Vinyl Windows

Single and Double Hung In double-hung units, both sashes slide vertically. Only the bottom sash slides upward in a single-hung window. Ventilation area can vary from a small crack to an opening of one-half the total glass area. Screens can be placed on the exterior or interior of the window unit. Sliding windows, such as single- or double-hung units generally have higher air leakage rates than projecting or hinged windows. *Note: Air tight seals are of course possible in modern vinyl designs. A compression lock and seal system such as the Solar Band Series by Green Source Windows are available with R-Values as high as R10. _ The very best in the industry.

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Triple pane window research and facts

I’ve been working for the past couple weeks on a report on windows — the latest in BuildingGreen’s series of special reports on green building (the last one covering insulation). This focus has reminded me just how much we expect of our windows and what an amazing job they do.

First, let’s look at everything that windows are expected to do: They provide us with views to the outdoors — whether of drifting snow on a frigid winter morning or kids playing in the backyard in mid-summer. They block the escape of heat and prevent condensation on the glass. They keep out wind-driven rain.

On the south side of our homes, especially in colder climates, windows are often expected to transmit beneficial solar heat, helping keep us warm. Yet, in warmer climates — and often on the west and east sides of our houses in more northern climates — we want windows to block the entry of unwanted solar gain.

Windows are usually expected to provide ventilation by allowing us to open them to channel fresh air into our homes — yet, we also want the same windows to be airtight when closed to keep out those cold winter drafts.

Windows often have to accommodate screens to keep out insects and other attachments to block sunlight or further reduce heat loss. Some windows also have to allow egress (escape from the house) in the event of fire.

All this, while being durable to the elements, long-lasting, low-maintenance, attractive, and — yes — affordable.

How are windows supposed to do all this?

They do it through some ingenious technologies and design features. I’ll highlight a few of the most important features below. I’ll follow with others next week:

Transparency and optical clarity

While the small-lite (twelve-over-twelve) windows in our 1780s home are certainly attractive — and treasured — they don’t provide a great view to the outdoors. The hand-blown and rolled glass distorts the view. Polished plate glass, developed perhaps 100 years ago, provided better visibility, but was very expensive.

The real revolution came in the 1950s with the development of float glass, in which molten glass is poured out on a bed of molten tin. I had the good fortune 15 years ago to visit a float glass factory in Toledo and watch this process in person. The molasses-like molten glass flowed in slow-motion from a 500-ton furnace heated by massive jets of natural gas onto the molten tin and then move along a quarter-mile-long lehr where the 12-foot-wide sheet of glass slowly cools and is cut into manageable pieces. The molten tin provides a mirror-smooth surface and produces highly transparent, distortion-free glass; no polishing is required.

Various coatings on the glass and additives in the glass affect the visible light transmittance. In hot climates, it is common for glass to be either tinted or have sun-blocking low-emissivity coatings. These sun-control windows can significantly impair visibility through them — as well as changing the appearance of the outside of a house. In commercial buildings where tinted glass has long dominated, it has become increasingly popular to use ultra-clear low-iron glass to provide glass that’s even clearer than standard glass. (I’ll say more about coatings next week).

Multiple layers of glass

The first strategy for reducing heat loss through windows was to add another layer of glass. This was first done with storm windows more than 200 years ago. The most basic storm windows — like those on my house — can be installed in the fall and removed in spring; more common today are triple-track storms with operable sash and screens. But starting in the 1940s and ’50s, manufacturers began producing insulated-glass units (IGUs in industry parlance) with two layers of glass separated by an air. Sometimes referred to as Thermopane glass, which was the trademarked name Libby Owens Ford (LOF) used for such glass when they introduced it to the U.S. market in the 1950s.

While one layer of eighth-inch-thick, clear glass insulates to about R-1, two layers separated by an air space insulate to about R-2 — doubling the insulation. Nearly all of that insulating value is provided by the air spaces, not the glass itself. Even with single glazing, the R-1 is provided almost entirely from the still air on each side of the glass. LOF’s early Thermopane glass had welded-glass edges, so the seal was extremely good. Andersen was an early adopter of this glass, and many of their early Thermopane windows are still working just fine more than 50 years later.

Other glass manufacturers used spacers and organic sealants to achieve the air space between layers of glass, and this approach eventually won out. Today, virtually all IGUs are made using spacers — usually aluminum channel, but sometimes stainless steel, butyl rubber, or silicone — that are held in place and sealed with highly durable sealants.

In the 1970s, manufacturers tried adding a third layer of glass to further increase the insulating value. This increased the R-value (at the center of the glass) to about R-3. American manufacturers generally had difficulties with this approach, because as they increased the weight of the windows they didn’t beef up the frames and hardware adequately. Problems ensued, and the industry shied away from triple-glazing.

In Europe, however, triple became very common. I was surprised when visiting Sweden a few years ago to learn that triple glazing has effectively been required by code since 1976. You simply don’t see new windows in Sweden that aren’t triple-glazed.

Thicker air spaces

As the pressure to provide better-insulating windows grew in the 1970s, glass manufacturers increased the thickness of the air space from a quarter-inch to about a half-inch. This change can yield a dramatic improvement in energy performance — up to 40% in some cases — without much additional cost. The benefit is achieved because less heat flow occurs via gas-phase conductivity — one of the modes of heat flow through windows.

With air spaces, the optimal thickness is about a half-inch. If the space is thicker than that, another mode of heat transfer — convection — begins increasing heat flow. This occurs because convective loops form in the air space. Finding the optimal air space thickness means finding a balance between gas-phase conductivity and convection.

The demand for thicker air spaces, unfortunately, spelled the doom for those welded-glass-edge windows that LOF produced. With thicker spaces, the stress on the edges of the glass increases, and thermal expansion and contraction causes breakage.

Next week we’ll look at two very significant innovations in window performance: low-conductivity gas fill and low-emissivity coatings.

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Glazing technology brings a new standard of comfort to your home

Benefits: Improved Comfort

High performance windows with new glazing technologies not only reduce energy costs but make homes more comfortable as well.

Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Lyons and Arasteh).

Winter Thermal Comfort

An older window with a lower glass temperature feels colder because more heat is radiated from a person’s body to the window. Cold glass can also create uncomfortable drafts as air next to the window is cooled and drops to the floor. This sets up an air movement pattern that feels drafty and accelerates heat loss. High performance windows with lower U-factors will result in a higher interior window temperature in winter and thus greater comfort. Proper installation along with weatherstripping designed to seal tightly (for operable windows) will also improve comfort by reducing cold air leakage.

Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Lyons and Arasteh).

Summer Thermal Comfort

In summer, strong direct sunlight strikes people and interior surfaces, creating overheating and discomfort. Windows with low solar heat gain coefficients will reduce the solar radiation coming through the glass and associated discomfort. Low solar heat gain low-E glass (spectrally selective) reduces heat gain while still providing sufficient light and view.

Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Lyons and Arasteh).

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Weatherization Assistance

Note: Please do NOT contact Green Source Windows or http://www.greensourcewindows.com to apply for weatherization assistance. This article is for informational purposes only. Qualification for weatherization assistance may result in funding for retrofit windows at which time you may become sponsored customer of Green Source Windows.

Go to: http://www.efficientwindows.org/weatherization.cfm for more details.

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) offers assistance to eligible families suffering from high energy bills due to drafty windows, uninsulated and leaky attics or other inefficiencies. Although WAP is a federal government program, the eligibility criteria differ by state and the weatherization services themselves are performed by local agencies.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for weatherization services depends on income. If you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible. In other cases, states give preference to:

• People over 60 years of age
• Families with one or more members with a disability
• Families with children (in most states).

For more information on eligibility, check out the Weatherization Assistance Program site.

What measures qualify?

Weatherization measures should be cost effective and reduce energy cost. A whole-house energy audit determines what concrete measures qualify depending on your home’s weatherization needs. This audit looks at your energy bills, analyzes air infiltration, checks if your home’s equipment meets health and safety standards, and lists the most cost-effective energy efficiency measures for your home.

Window replacement has typically not been among the recommended weatherization measures because of its cost. Recently, however, windows have become a more likely option because weatherization funding has increased, enabling weatherization agencies to do more substantial work per home. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increased the average federal funding for weatherizing one dwelling unit from $2,500 to $6,500. Each state may have a level of funding per home that is slightly different from that average. Regardless of this funding increase, windows remain among the measures with a longer return on investment. Whether they qualify depends on the condition of your existing windows, your climate and local energy prices.

If window replacement is considered too costly, some lower-cost options for improving the energy-performance of your windows may qualify, such as caulking and weatherstripping, storm windows, and solar control window film.

Aside from window-related measures, qualifying weatherization measures may include air sealing, insulation, heating and air conditioning equipment, duct sealing, water heaters, or electrical appliances. The priority of all measures is to save energy over years to come, and the work is performed by professionals from your local weatherization agency.

How to apply for weatherization assistance?

To find out if you are eligible for free weatherization services, contact your State weatherization official for more information.

Utility Programs that Offer Incentives and Rebates for Energy-Efficient Windows

Do you intend to replace old windows with high-performance, energy efficient windows?

Do you plan to build a new home with windows that keep energy costs low and provide for a comfortable interior?

Are you looking for utility programs within your state that can help you finance such an investment in efficient windows?

We have provided an overview of utility and state programs that can help you as a resident, building owner, or builder to finance improvements in window energy efficiency. Download an overview of utility and state programs».

• Programs are listed by state and by the specific energy supply companies that administer the programs. For detailed information about each program, please refer to the web links in the list.
• Some programs aim to improve home energy performance in general, others explicitly focus on window energy performance. Direct mention of windows (and shades, tints, and weatherstripping) is marked in red. For details about the eligibility criteria of specific programs, please contact the respective utility sponsors.
• PLEASE NOTE: This list does by no means give complete information about ALL window-related utility programs in the country. Please contact your utility for more information about available programs.

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We hope this information is useful to you.

Window Replacement or Retrofit Options

1. Window Replacement or Retrofit Options

When replacing old windows, the first question is what window parts this will involve:

1. Is the full window being replaced, including the frame?
2. Is a retrofit window inserted into the existing frame?
3. Are just the sashes being replaced with a new sash kit?

Your energy auditor or replacement contractor may help you determine the best option based on your homes window and wall conditions.

1. Full Window Replacement – The existing frame is removed and the new window placed into the same position that was occupied by the old window. This is an opportunity to fix issues such as water or air leakage that may have occurred around the old frame.
2. Inserting windows in existing frame – The old sash, side jambs and trim are removed, but the original frame is left in place. The new window is inserted into this opening. Accommodate slightly out-of-square conditions of the existing frame if possible. Significant out-of-square conditions should be fixed with complete window replacement.
3. Sash replacement – Many manufacturers offer replacement sash kits, which include jamb liners to ensure good operability and fit. This option allows for relatively easy installation, but the existing frame must be in good shape so that air and water tightness is ensured.

Among each of these options you can find products with a variety of energy efficiency features and rated energy performance. Choosing among different energy-efficiency options can be complex. A good way to start is by looking for ENERGY STAR windows that qualify for the federal tax credit for efficient replacement windows.

2. Look for windows that qualify for ENERGY STAR and the Tax Credit»

 

Note: The ENERGY STAR program covers only whole windows and does not apply to retrofit sash kits. Nevertheless, sash kits can have NFRC energy ratings.

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Minnesota Replacement Window Guide

http://www.greensourcewindows.com will be adding another blog to our family of websites and blogs titled: minnesotareplacementwindowguide

We intend to research the pros and cons of all the available window types: Vinyl windows, Wooden windows, aluminum, fiberglass, and metal. We will comprehensively document the quality standards behind pricing and values, as well as explore the manufacturing leaders within the industry. We are going to do our very best to create an informative structure where-in people will be able to research and make decisions about their window replacement product and company options. Stay tuned.

LowE Glass and Sound Transmission Class (STC) Explained

Low-E Glass

Low E glass is a superb new technology. Window glass underwent radical changes in the 1990’s. Insulated glass (two or more pieces of glass with a dead air space between) made its debut in the early 70s. Low E glass (Low Emissivity glass) was introduced in 1979. Second generation of Low E glass (dubbed Low E squared or Low E2) was introduced in 1983 with several companies claiming to have invented it.

Since then, the major glass companies have made improvements on an annual basis. Low E glass works by reflecting heat back to its source. It does this by utilizing an ultra thin metallic coating on, or in the glass. Here are some examples of our LowE Seal Smart glazing designs:

 

 

™ Plus: 1 piece of clear glass and one piece of Low-E glass with the space between filled with Argon gas. 

  Seal Smart™ Triad A:Low-E glass, creating two spaces in between that are filled with Argon gas 

 Seal Smart™ Triad 7: Takes triple-glazing technology one step further by using one pane of clear glass, two panes of Low-E glass and filling both spaces with Argon gas. 

Seal Smart™ Extreme:: Spaces are filled with Krypton gas, providing Extreme energy efficiency.  Our Extreme glass lives up to its name. 

   – Triad A ,7 and Extreme  increase the energy savings of your window by including a third pane of glass.

 

Noise Control

 Another item to consider is a windows STC Rating which indicates a window’s Sound Transmission Loss.  The higher the STC the better.  A Replacement Windows average STC Rating range of 25 to 50.  Most humans can only detect noise level differences in increments of 4 or more, so the difference between a STC 33 and a STC 35 is not significant. Always seek to purchase replacement windows that have a higher STC rating than the wall structure of your dwelling. A typical wall structure has an STC value of 38. Concrete and Concrete laminate wall structures have STC values of 56 and higher. Noise Proofing is not possible in window replacement. Dramatic Noise Reduction is however very possible. Contact your Green Source Windows salesperson for complete product details. 

 LowE Glass – Argon Gas – Krypton Gas

A continued explanation:

Low-e Glass

Low-e is short for low emittance. It means one or more of the panes of glass in
the window is coated with metal oxide or metal. The coating is extremely thin
so you don’t normally see it. You might notice a slight tint with low-e windows
but for the most part they are transparent.

They work by reflecting heat back off the glass. Sounds pretty simple doesn’t
it? But the complicated part is when you start to think about which way you
want the heat to be reflected.

In really hot climates you want the heat to stay outdoors right from the start.
You want the heat of the sun to be immediately reflected off the outside of the
windows. In really cold climates you want just the opposite. You want the sun
to shine through your windows and bring all the heat with it. Then you want the
window to keep the heat in by reflecting it back inside your home.

In California, for example, you want what is called low solar gain low-e glass.
It helps keep the inside of your home cool by keeping the sun’s heat out. If
you live in northern Canada, on the other hand, you want high solar gain low-e
glass. It helps keep your home warm by letting the sun’s heat in and keeping it
there.

Some window manufacturers have even come up with coatings that can do both.
These coatings are called spectrally selective. They keep heat out during the
summer and let the sun’s heat in during the winter.

For many applications, low-e glass is the most
cost effective option for replacement windows. However, make sure you discuss
it with your contractor or installer to get the best-fit low-e glass for your
climate.

Argon Filled

The inert gas argon has been used in windows for a long time. It is cheap, safe
and a significant way to increase the insulation value of multi-pane windows.

The air between the layers of glass in a window is replaced with argon. Argon
is a better insulator than air so there is less heat loss through the window.
Also, since argon is heavier than air it will reduce the convection loss of
heat inside the window.

The performance of argon filled replacement windows will vary with other
factors but generally you will see a 10 to 30 percent improvement going with
argon over air.

Krypton Filled

Krypton is another inert gas that is sometimes used in replacement windows. It
is better than argon but it is also significantly more expensive.

The increased performance of krypton can be worth the increase in price.
However, since krypton requires less thickness to be effective it is often used
in very thin windows. Sometimes argon and krypton are used together to give a
better performance/cost balance in double pane windows.

For most people, the best combination for replacement windows is double glazed
IGUs, argon filled, with low-e glass optimized for climatic conditions. These
types of added window pane treatments are recommended by the Dept.of Energy and
have proven to assist in long-term savings for a home’s  energy usage.

Summary of tax Credits for Homeowners

Use this chart as quick reference for what product specifications may qualify for the tax credit.

 

SUMMARY OF TAX CREDITS FOR HOMEOWNERS Note: The maximum rebate has been reduced to $500 for 2011

Windows are limited to a maximum of $200 for 2011

Specifically that is 10% of the purchase price up to the specified maximum for the type(s) of products you purchase.

(Example: $1000.00 in products purchased = $100.00 in rebates.)

 

Product Category	Product Type	Tax Credit Specification	Tax Credit	Notes
Windows & Doors	Exterior Windows and Skylights	U factor <= 0.30SHGC <= 0.30	10 percent of cost, up to $200	Not all ENERGY STAR labeled windows and skylights qualify for tax credit.
	Storm Windows	Meets IECC1 in combination with the exterior window over which it is installed, for the applicable climate zone	10 percent of cost, up to $200	Manufacturer Certification Statement3 will list classes of exterior window (single pane, clear glass, double pane, low-E coating, etc.)4 that a product may be combined with to be eligible in specific climate zones.
	Exterior Doors	U factor <= 0.30SHGC <= 0.30	10 percent of cost, up to $500	Not all ENERGY STAR doors will qualify.
	Storm Doors	In combination with a wood door assigned a default U-factor by the IECC1, and does not exceed the default U-factor requirement assigned to such combination by the IECC	10 percent of cost, up to $500

MINNESOTA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

WWW.GREENSOURCEWINDOWS.COM 1-888-690-9892        Midwestern winters challenge everyone. Green Source Windows wants to see everyone who needs windows have the chance to have their windows replaced. We are available to service the local and state community action agencies throughout North Dakota and Minnesota on behalf of those in need. A contact list is provided here for people living in Minnesota. WONDERFUL PEOPLE DOING A WONDERFUL SERVICE.           Counties
COUNTY	PHONE	AGENCY/CITY
Aitkin	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Anoka	763-783-4739	Anoka County Community Action Program / Blaine
Becker	218-847-1385 1-888-458-1385	Mahube Community Council / Detroit Lakes
Beltrami	218-751-4631 1-800-332-7161	Bi-County Community Action Program / Bemidji
Benton	320-255-0705	Tri-County Action Programs / St. Cloud
Big Stone	320-269-6578 1-800-292-5437	Prairie Five Community Action Council /  Montevideo
Blue Earth	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council /Mankato
Brown	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council /Mankato
Carlton	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Carver	952-496-2125	Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Program / Shakopee
Cass	218-751-4631 1-800-332-7161	Bi-County Community Action Program / Bemidji
Chippewa	320-269-6578 1-800-292-5437	Prairie Five Community Action Council / Montevideo
Chisago	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Clay	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
Clearwater	218-796-5144 1-888-788-4008	Inter-County Community Council / Oklee
Cook	218-749-2912 1-800-662-5711	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency   / Virginia
Cottonwood	507-537-1416 1-800-658-2448	Western Community Action   / Marshall
Crow Wing	320-632-3691	Tri-County Community Action / Little Falls
Dakota	651-675-4400	Dakota Community Development Agency   / Eagan
Dodge	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Douglas	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
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Faribault	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139  x433	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Fillmore	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Freeborn	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Goodhue	507-732-7391 1-800-277-8418	Three Rivers Community Action / Zumbrota
Grant	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
Hennepin: City of Minneapolis Only	612-335-5911	Community Action of Minneapolis / Minneapolis Seniors and Handicapped – ask for HOMEBOUND
Hennepin (Suburban): Excluding City of Mpls.	612-870-4255	Sustainable Resources Center / Minneapolis
Houston	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Hubbard	218-847-1385 1-888-458-1385	Mahube Community Council / Detroit Lakes
Isanti	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Itasca	218-327-2941 1-800-422-0312	Kootasca Community Action Council / Grand Rapids
Jackson	507-537-1416 1-800-658-2448	Western Community Action / Marshall
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Kanabec	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Kandiyohi	320-235-0850 1-800-992-1710	Heartland Community Action Agency / Willmar
Kittson	218-528-3258 1-800-568-5329	Northwest Community Action / Badger
Koochiching	218-327-2941 1-800-422-0312	Kootasca Community Action Council / Grand Rapids, International Falls
Lac Qui Parle	320-269-6578 1-800-292-5437	Prairie Five Community Action Council / Montevideo
Lake	218-749-2912 1-800-662-5711	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency / Virginia
Lake of the Woods	218-528-3258 1-800-568-5329	Northwest Community Action / Badger
LeSueur	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Lincoln	507-537-1416 1-800-658-2448	Western Community Action / Marshall
Lyon	507-537-1416 1-800-658-2448	Western Community Action / Marshall
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Mahnomen	218-847-1385     1-888-458-1385	Mahube Community Council / Detroit Lakes
Marshall (East)	218-528-3258 1-800-568-5329	Northwest Community Action / Badger
Marshall (West)	218-281-5832 1-866-264-3729	Tri-Valley Opportunity Council / Crookston
Martin	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
McLeod	320-235-0850 1-800-992-1710	Heartland Community Action Agency / Willmar
Meeker	320-235-0850 1-800-992-1710	Heartland Community Action Agency / Willmar
Mille Lacs	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Morrison	320-632-3691 1-888-765-5597	Tri-County Community Action / Little Falls
Mower	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Murray	507-376-4195 1-800-658-2444	Southwestern MN Opportunity Council / Worthington
Nicollet	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Nobles	507-376-4195 1-800-658-2444	Southwestern MN Opportunity Council / Worthington
Norman	218-281-5832 1-866-264-3729	Tri-Valley Opportunity Council / Crookston
Olmsted	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Otter Tail	218-385-2900	Otter Tail-Wadena Community Action Council / New York Mills
Pennington	218-796-5144 1-888-778-4008	Inter-County Community Council / Oklee
Pine	320-679-1800 1-800-832-6082	Lakes & Pines Community Action Council / Mora
Pipestone	507-376-4195 1-800-658-2444	Southwestern MN Opportunity Council / Worthington
Polk (East)	218-796-5144 1-888-778-4008	Inter-County Community Council / Oklee
Polk (West)	218-281-5832 1-866-264-3729	Tri-Valley Opportunity Council / Crookston
Pope	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
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Ramsey	651-645-6470	Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties / St. Paul
Red Lake	218-796-5144 1-888-778-4008	Inter-County Community Council / Oklee
Redwood	507-537-1416 1-800-658-2448	Western Community Action / Marshall
Renville	320-235-0850 1-800-363-2533	Heartland Community Action Agency / Willmar
Rice	507-732-7391 1-800-277-8418	Three Rivers Community Action / Zumbrota
Rock	507-376-4195 1-800-658-2444	Southwestern MN Opportunity Council / Worthington
Roseau	218-528-3258 1-800-568-5329	Northwest Community Action / Badger
St. Louis Excluding City of Duluth	218-749-2912 1-800-662-5711	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency / Virginia
St. Louis City of Duluth	218-624-7625	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency / Duluth
Scott	952-496-2125	Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Program / Shakopee
Sherburne	320-255-0705 1-888-765-5597	Tri-County Action Program / St. Cloud
Sibley	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Stearns	320-255-0705 1-888-765-5597	Tri-County Action Programs / St. Cloud
Steele	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Stevens	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
Swift	320-269-6578 1-800-292-5437	Prairie Five Community Action Council / Montevideo
Todd	320-632-3691 1-888-838-4066	Tri-County Community Action / Little Falls
Traverse	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
Wabasha	507-732-7391 1-800-277-8418	Three Rivers Community Action / Zumbrota
Wadena	218-385-2900 1-800-450-2900	Otter Tail-Wadena Community Action Council / New York Mills
Waseca	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Washington	651-645-6470	Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties / St. Paul
Watonwan	507-345-6822 1-800-767-7139	Minnesota Valley Action Council / Mankato
Wilkin	218-685-4486 1-800-492-4805	West Central MN Community Action / Elbow Lake
Winona	507-864-7741 1-800-944-3207	Semcac / Rushford
Wright	320-963-6500 (Clients can call collect)	Wright County Community Action / Maple Lake
Yellow Medicine	320-269-6578 1-800-292-5437	Prairie Five Community Action Council / Montevideo
Indian Reservations
Reservation	Phone	Agency
Bois Forte	218-757-3261 1-800-221-8129	Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council / Nett Lake
Fond du Lac	218-879-4593 1-800-365-1613	Fond du Lac Reservation / Cloquet
Grand Portage	218-749-2912 1-800-662-5711	Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency / Virginia
Leech Lake	218-335-3704 1-866-864-8668	Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe / Cass Lake
Mille Lacs	320-532-4163 x2552 1-888-622-4163	Mille Lacs Office of Emergency Services / Onamia
Prairie Island	507-732-7391 1-800-277-8418	Three Rivers Community Action / Zumbrota
Prior Lake	952-496-2125	Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action / Shakopee
Red Lake	218-679-3336	Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, CAP / Red Lake
White Earth	218-473-2771	White Earth Reservation

NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

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       Midwestern winters challenge everyone. Green Source Windows wants to see everyone who needs windows have the chance to have their windows replaced. We are available to service the local and state community action agencies throughout North Dakota and Minnesota on behalf of those in need. A contact list is provided here for people living in North Dakota.

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  COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES                                                      7/1/10

 

REGION II

Community Action Partnership -Minot Region

2020 8th Avenue SE                                      

Minot, ND  58701-5035

Phone: 839-7221/Fax: 839-1747

Toll Free: 1-800-726-8645

Email: agency@capminotregion.org

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Willy Soderholm, Executive Director

John Meyer, Energy Conservation Coordinator

Connie Bounting, HOME/Self Reliance Program

   Specialist Coordinator

John Wallen, Finance Director

Mary Pandolfo, Board Chairperson

REGION III

Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency

223 4th Street NE

Devils Lake, ND  58301-2409

Phone: 662-6500/Fax: 662-6511

Toll Free: 1-800-321-5943

Email: dpcaalundon@gondtc.com

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Perry Lundon, Executive Director

Lanny Duhamel, Deputy Director/Weatherizn Coord.

Darrel Nilep, HOME Housing Specialist

Janet Hannesson, CSBG Program Coordinator

Dorothy Weigel, Business Manager

Phil Langerud, Board President

REGION IV

Red River Valley Community Action

1013 North 5th Street

Grand Forks, ND  58203

Phone: 746-5431/Fax: 746-0406

Toll Free: 1-800-450-1823

Email: kentkeys@rrvca.com

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Kent Keys, Executive Director

Kevin Severson, HOME

Chris Loveless, Admin. of Hous.& Energy Progs.

Kathie Johnson, Admin. of Hous.& Energy Progs.

Lora Machart, Case Manager/Self Reliance

Kaye Seibel, Fiscal Officer

Robert Kilichowski, Board Chairperson

 

REGION V

Southeastern ND Community Action Agency

3233 South University

Fargo, ND  58104-6221

Phone: 232-2452/Fax: 298-3115

Toll Free: 1-800-726-7960

Email: jimkappel@sendcaa.org

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James Kappel, Executive Director

Gail Bollinger, Assistant Director

Don Schmidt, Weatherization Coordinator

Anise Graftaas, Housing Coordinator (HOME)

Denise Mullen, Self Reliance Coordinator

Curt Sommer – Fiscal Officer

Stacey Miller, Case Manager

Marion Iverson, Board Chairperson

 

 

 

 

REGION VI

Community Action Region VI, Inc.

1411 12th Avenue NE

PO Box 507

Jamestown, ND  58402-0507

Phone: 252-1821/Fax: 252-7108

Toll Free: 1-800-726-8179

Email: Kathy@cap6.com

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Kathy Williams, Executive Director

Beth Fylling, Self Reliance

Rory Hoffmann, Housing Department Manager

Rory Hoffmann, HOME

Rory Hoffmann, Energy Coordinator

Kristina Huebschwerlen, Fiscal Officer

Sharron Brady, Board Chairperson 

REGION VII

Community Action Program Region VII, Inc.

2105 Lee Avenue

Bismarck, ND  58504-6798

Phone: 258-2240/Fax: 258-2245

Toll Free: 1-800-223-0364

brendac@cap7.com

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Brenda Sather, Executive Director

Abdullah Ali, Energy Coordinator

Jim Sather, HOME

Andrea Werner, Self Reliance

Diane Miller, Fiscal Officer

Diane George, Board Chairperson

REGION VIII

Community Action Partnership

202 East Villard

Dickinson, ND  58601-5247

Phone: 227-0131/Fax: 227-4750

Toll Free: 1-800-359-2243

Email: administration@dickinsoncap.org

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Erv Bren, Executive Director

Donna Montalvo, Executive Assistant

Gary Peters, WX/Housing  Coordinator

Greg Beck, HOME

Michelle Orton, CSBG Coordinator

Jim Pavlicek, Fiscal Officer

Robert Treitline, Board Chairperson

BRANCH OFFICE-REGION I

Community Action Partnership

120 Washington Avenue                              

Williston, ND  58801

Phone: 572-8191/Fax: 572-8192 / WX Fax: 774-3328

Email: deeannl@willistoncap.org

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Deeann Long, Region I Coordinator

Tracey Cox, Case Manager

ND COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

Ann Pollert, Administrator

ND Community Action Partnership

3233 South University

Fargo, ND 58104-6221

Phone: 232-2452/Fax: 298-3115

annp@sendcaa.org

Window Shopping Advice from the Dept. of Energy

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If your home has single-pane windows, as many U.S. homes do, consider replacing them with new double-pane windows with high-performance glass (e.g., low-e or spectrally selective). In colder climates, select windows that are gas-filled with low emissivity (low-e) coatings on the glass to reduce heat loss. In warmer climates, select windows with spectrally selective coatings to reduce heat gain. If you are building a new home, you can offset some of the cost of installing more efficient windows because they allow you to buy smaller, less expensive heating and cooling equipment.

Installing, high-performance windows will improve your home’s energy performance. While it may take many years for new windows to pay off in energy savings, the benefits of added comfort and improved aesthetics and functionality may make the investment worth it to you. Many window technologies are available that are worth considering.

Efficient windows may have two or more panes of glass, warm-edge spacers between the window panes, improved framing materials, and low-e coating(s), which are microscopically thin coatings that help keep heat inside during the winter and outside during the summer. Green Source Windows offers the LowE upgrade starting at just $59.