Window IssuesWindow Issues

From Frigid to FriskyPresented by

Jim Devine, President

Advanced Energy Panels

(Formerly Windo-Therm)

Energy Costs TripledEnergy Costs Tripled

Average Price Per Gallon

of Heating Oil

1998-1999 - .89¢

2005-2006 - $2.65

ResourcesResourcesWe may not have much oil

and gas in the northeastern states but we could easily turn energy efficiency and conservation into just as valuable a find.

The ChallengeThe ChallengeFor business and the homeowner.

For Manufacturers.

For the world.

Building ShellBuilding ShellWindows are usually the

weakest point

Windows waste $20 billion annually

DOE Report 1990

Design Approach on Building Design Approach on Building RetrofitsRetrofits

Window impact is ignored

Replacement windows

Reduced opening size

Traditional SolutionsTraditional SolutionsReplacement windowsExterior Storm WindowsWindow Quilts, Honeycomb

Blinds, ShadesInterior Storm Windows

Window ReplacementWindow Replacement

Requires Permits

Historic Preservation Issues

Long return on investment

New InnovationNew InnovationAdvanced Energy Panels

Lighter

Stronger

A better insulator

• Triples insulation value • No loss of natural light• No need for building permits• Low Cost• Eligible for tax credits and incentives• Custom fit to ANY sized window• Historic Preservation appeal

Insulating PanelsInsulating Panels

Existing Glass

Side view of window in the wall

OutdoorAir = 0° F

IndoorAir = 70° F

How Advanced Energy How Advanced Energy Panels WorkPanels Work

Inside surface temperature of

Window=17° FWithout Energy panels

Existing Glass

Side view of window in the wall

Inside surfacetemperature of

window = 17° F

OutdoorAir = 0° F

Weatherstrip provides an airtight thermal barrier between wall and WIP Frame

TrappedAir

Pocket# 1

Aluminum Frame

1 mil film layers

Trapped Air Pocket # 2

IndoorAir = 70° F

How Advanced Energy How Advanced Energy Panels WorkPanels Work

Inside surface temperature on

WIP = 56° FWith Energy panels

Independent TestsIndependent TestsENERGY SAVINGSStudy on 2500 sq. foot home with single

glazed windows

55% saved on heating costsSIGMA PSI CONSULTING

Dawson Building,Dawson Building, Fall River, Mass. Fall River, Mass.

Case study with NSTAR Gas Case study with NSTAR Gas CompanyCompany

A four story industrial building converted to 32 apartments with double pane windows

DMI calculated an annual average natural gas savings of 4,734 Therms

Payback of 4.7 years. (2.4 years after the $11,200 utility rebate)

Using 2003 gas prices

Skidmore CollegeSkidmore CollegeComfort issues

Positive comments from professors

Excellent service, professional courtesy

Cheney LibraryCheney Library

Cheney Library Hoosick Falls Cheney Library Hoosick Falls New YorkNew York

“This is a system I would recommend for use in other historic buildings for its minimal physical and visual impact.”

James Warren

New York State Historic Preservation

Program analyst

Erie Canal AuthorityErie Canal Authority

Storefront InstallationStorefront Installation

Comp-U- WorksComp-U- Works

Cohoes City HallCohoes City HallCity Hall was established 135 years ago.It is beautiful but was an energy efficiency

nightmareWindows would have cost $300 to $400,000Windo-Therm panels made a dramatic,

positive impact and will pay for themselves in 2 to 4 years

Mayor John McDonald (2002)

Vermont Mill Vermont Mill Bennington, Vermont.Bennington, Vermont.

“Comparing our heating costs for the winter 2004 with 2005, our investment has already saved us nearly $20,000 in propane expense.”

Jan Noyes Goodrich

Vermont Mill Properties.

Satisfied customersSatisfied customers RPI Skidmore College Cohoes City Hall Amsterdam City Hall OTB headquarters Cheney Library Guy Park Manor Historic and Residential buildings

Satisfied CustomersSatisfied Customers

Summer Sonatina Comp-U-Works Shakespeare &

Company North Adams Council

for Aging North Adams Library

Vermont Mill Capital District

Business Improvement

Rebate ProgramsRebate ProgramsNSTAR GasBerkshire GasBay State GasKeyspan GasCon Edison Gas (Through NYSERDA)

Windo-Therm PartnershipsWindo-Therm Partnerships

NYSERDANYSERDAInvested in two lab tests on the Insulating

Panels.

Test one - Established the thermal impact of the panels and

Test two - Determined the impact on infiltration

NYSERDA NYSERDA SupportSupportIn 2006 Windo-Therm created a plan

to modify and improve the insulating panels.

In 2007 NYSERDA invested in the company and the development plan.

Tax Credits & IncentivesTax Credits & Incentives

Info on tax credits - www.ase.orgIncentives by state - www.dsireusa.orgNew York energy programs -

www.nyserda.org

Commercial upgrades were a 27.5 year depreciation schedule and are now a total write off on year one.

Come Visit Us . . .Come Visit Us . . .

Advanced Energy Panels(Formerly Windo-Therm)

90 Church St., P.O. Box 405

Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

http://www.windotherm.com

comfort@windotherm.com

(800)819-9463 or (518)686-9581