International Energy Program Evaluation Conference

The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) continues to raise the profile of window attachments in the energy efficiency community. Last month, AERC presented a paper on the energy savings potential of efficient window attachment technologies at the International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC) in Long Beach, CA. IEPEC is an annual conference for energy program … Continue reading

October 5, 2015

AERC Makes Advances in Energy Ratings for Window Attachments

Attachments Energy Rating Council moving forward in developing an energy rating and certification system New York, NY (July 9, 2015) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) has made significant progress toward the development of a new energy rating, labeling, and certification program for window attachments. This program will empower consumers with a new set … Continue reading

July 16, 2015

EERE Highlights AERC Progress

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy highlighted the AERC’s progress and first ever membership meeting in its blog. “The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) will cost-share Energy Department funding to help consumers realize potential energy savings from window attachments through the creation of a comprehensive energy ratings and certification program. Over the next … Continue reading

July 16, 2015

WCMA Launches the Attachments Energy Rating Council

New York, New York (January 26, 2015) – In collaboration with the US Department of Energy (DOE), the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) has launched the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC). Window attachments, such as applied films, drapes/curtains, awnings, and shutters, are a cost-effective means of reducing energy use in both the residential and commercial … Continue reading

January 26, 2015