Top of Page 9. Are ENERGY STAR qualified products more expensive to purchase than conventional windows, doors and skylights?
• Not necessarily – and where there is a cost premium, the money you save in energy bills will more than repay the extra cost, often very quickly. Excellent products are available at competitive prices, so shop around. Whether you’re building a new home or replacing existing windows, doors or skylights as part of a renovation project, it’s a good idea to select the most energy-efficient products you can reasonably afford. Low-priced, poor-quality models can end up costing you a lot more money in the long-term through higher energy bills, and can also lower the resale value of your home. And don’t forget the non-monetary benefits of energy-efficient windows, including increased comfort and reduced condensation and noise penetration.
