Tag Archives: Energy Star
Dynamic Glass Tax Code Incentives, Inflation Concerns Covered at FGIA Fall Conference

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference’s regulatory and legislative report dove into inflation concerns, tax code incentives embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act, FGIA public comments, along with additional topics concerning the U.S. fenestration and glazing … Continue reading
FGIA Conference Answers Biggest Question about Energy Star 7.0

The third and final day of the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s (FGIA) Hybrid Fall Conference wrapped up on Thursday, October 21. Along with different committee meetings and task groups, there were updates throughout the day regarding the industry’s current … Continue reading
Vitro Glass’s Fresno Plant Earns Energy Star Certification
Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) announced that its Fresno, Calif., facility has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star® certification for superior energy efficiency. The Fresno plant, which operates an oxygen-fuel-powered (oxy-fuel) glass furnace, earned the certification … Continue reading
Codes and Regulatory Update Covers the Gamut at AAMA Conference

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) continues its Annual Conference in Palm Springs, Calif., and the day started with a rapid-fire update on the myriad of programs that are having or could have an impact on the glass, window and … Continue reading
Canadian Energy Codes and Regulations Explained in AAMA Webinar

Energy codes and regulations in Canada are becoming stricter, with lower U-factor requirements on the horizon. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted a webinar titled, “Canadian Energy Codes and Regulations – Where are They Going?” to give professionals in … Continue reading