Energy Division Adds Windows to Loan Program

June 1998

As part of the Energy Division's low-interest loan program, windows have been added to the list of energy conservation measures. As of May 1, Idaho citizens can apply for energy-efficient windows as long is it is in conjunction with another project in the same structure, such as insulation or space heating system replacements. The only windows that will be considered are those showing the ENERGY STAR seal. DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency have developed the ENERGY STAR designation for products meeting certain energy performance criteria. The ENERGY STAR seal ensures consumers they are purchasing an energy-efficient window that will provide years of comfort. Some of the technologies that make ENERGY STAR windows energy-efficient are low-emissivity, or low-e glass, and gas-filled multiple pane windows that reduce heat loss. The loan program is available within Idaho at four percent interest for five years in five sectors: residential; commercial/industrial; agricultural; governmental; and schools, hospitals, and health care facilities. For more information, call the Idaho Energy Hotline, 1-800-334-SAVE.