Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recently proposed stringent changes to the country’s version of Energy Star that the agency says could disqualify approximately 75 percent of the fenestration products that currently meet the program’s criteria. The proposed criteria for the new specification is a modified version of the current Energy Star Zone 3 levels and would apply […]

“I’m pretty sure we’re not going to make everybody happy.” That’s how Debbie Scharf, Director of the Equipment Division of the Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada, described the government of Canada’s proposals for boosting energy efficiency in buildings. She spoke at an educational session during last week’s WinDoor trade show at the […]

Natural Resources Canada (NRC) recently announced winners of the 2012 Energy Star Market Transformation Awards, which included a number of door and window manufacturers and suppliers. Jeld-Wen of Canada was awarded Manufacturer of the Year – Windows, Doors and Skylights. The company has won three previous Energy Star Recognition Awards, for promotional campaign of the […]