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FM Industries line of Clera Windows is ENERGY STAR approved. This is yet another assurance to you that choosing FM products for your home is a wise investment decision.


Why ENERGY STAR?
Windows, doors and skylights - collectively known as fenestration products - are a major source of heat loss in Canadian homes.

Fenestration products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark have been independently tested and certified to be among the most energy-efficient on the market, so installing them in your home will reduce your energy consumption and save you money.

But there's more; energy-efficient windows will also increase your comfort, cut down noise levels from outside the home, have less condensation in cold weather than standard products, and allow fewer ultraviolet rays to pass through glazed areas, thus better protecting your valuables from sun damage. Last, but certainly not least, by reducing your home's energy consumption, ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights also reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change.

Climate Change In Canada
Climate change is a serious environmental problem that could have significant consequences for our health, our economy and our children's future. All Canadians contribute to the problem and we all need to be part of the solution. Making smart energy choices around the home - including installing ENERGY STAR qualified fenestration products - is a great way to start.

Cost Savings
How much money can I expect to save by installing
ENERGY STAR qualified fenestration products?

Homeowners who replace all of their old windows and doors with ENERGY STAR qualified products will typically save about 7 per cent on their energy bills, depending on the number of windows and doors replaced, how old they are, and how much air leakage was occurring. Buyers of new homes with ENERGY STAR qualified fenestration products can save up to 12 per cent on their energy bills compared to standard products (the savings tend to be greater for new homes because they are typically larger and have more windows and doors than older homes).

Strict Technical Requirements
To qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark, fenestration products must meet strict technical requirements for both thermal and structural performance. Products are qualified based on either their U-value (rate of heat transfer from the warm area to a cold area) or their Energy Rating (a scale that takes into account a product's U-value, potential solar gain and air tightness). The colder the climate zone, the more stringent the requirements. Windows, doors and skylights must also have good air tightness to qualify for ENERGY STAR. To ensure the integrity of the ENERGY STAR mark, all product testing is done by accredited laboratories under standardized, quality-controlled conditions.