Reference Links

Windows

Energy Star Windows
This site shows the criteria for energy star windows in different climate zones and expected benefits from installing energy star windows.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=windows_doors.pr_windows

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab website on windows:
http://windows.lbl.gov/

FSEC website on windows:
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/buildings/homes/windows/index.htm

The Energy-Efficient Windows Collaborative has information on tax credits and potential savings for energy-efficient windows
http://www.efficientwindows.org/

FSEC paper on Measured Impact of Advanced Windows on Cooling Energy Use
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/html/FSEC-PF-364-01/index.htm

Helpful Guide for Florida:
Industry Guide to Selecting the
Best Residential Window
Options for the Florida Climate
www.fsec.ucf.edu./en/publications/pdf/fsec-pf-358-00.pdf

Walls

Building America
www.BuildingAmerica.gov

Energy Star Home Thermal Bypass Checklist
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.thermal_bypass_checklist

Building Science
http://www.buildingscience.com/