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Energy Efficient Windows - Opportunities, Trends and Challenges
DefinitionWindows that provides energy efficiency and comfort levels in the home by incorporating concepts such as low-E coatings, inert gas fills, and better edge spacers and frames.
Market Need
Need for buildings and homes that have higher energy efficiencies than the current ones.
Trends
• In the US, the Chicago government is offering 30% federal tax credit of up to $1500 for people installing energy efficient windows by December 31, 2010 - May 2009
• Many large companies like Hudson (window company), BASF (Chemical company), Owens Corning (construction) have already entered the energy efficient windows market









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