Presentation by Marc LaFrance, U.S. Department of Energy On Thursday June 11th, the Alliance to Save Energy hosted a webinar for Alliance Associates and others interested in opportunities for window energy efficiency. Moderated by the Alliance’s Vice President for Programs Jeff Harris, speakers representing research, industry and low-income weatherization highlighted options that can minimize window heat loss far beyond common practice. The focus was on high-end R-5 window technologies, but lower-cost products, such as low-E storm windows, and the specific needs of low-income weatherization programs were also discussed. The five presenters’ different perspectives converged in the message that there is a great need for more energy-efficient windows and that advanced technologies and their integration in incentive and weatherization programs can bring far greater savings within reach.

1. Advanced Window Products – A Key Strategy to Save Energy, Save Money, and Mitigate Carbon June 11, 2009 P. Marc LaFrance, CEM Technology Development Manager Building Technology Program Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Department of Energy

2. Facing our Energy Challenges “ The energy challenges our country faces are severe and have gone unaddressed for far too long. Our addiction to oil doesn’t just undermine our national security and wreak havoc on our environment – it cripples our economy and strains the budgets of working families all across America.” White House Energy Statement “ We're using 19th and 20th century technologies to battle 21st century problems like climate change and energy security.” Remarks of President Barack Obama, Signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, February 17, 2009

3. US Energy in Buildings Total US Building Envelope Energy Loss: 14.1 quads (Windows ~ 4 quads) 14.1% of Energy in US Economy and about 3.5% of the world. $133 Billion Annually Electricity – 72% for Buildings $370 Billion Annually Natural Gas – 55% for Buildings

4. Building Consumption – Window Relationship Consume about 10-15% of building energy Have Impact on 57% of Loads

13. Windows Volume Purchase www.R-5WindowsVolumePurchase.com R5 and Low E Storm Volume Purchase Develop Buyer Groups Develop Draft RFP Specifications with Buyers and Possible Manufacturer Bidders Issue RFP Make Awards for Purchasing Schedule Promote Winner’s Products with Partners