ENERGY STAR qualified windows and
patio doors / Benefits

ENERGY STAR is the international symbol of premium energy efficiency. Its use in Canada is administered by Natural Resources Canada. Windows and patio doors that display the ENERGY STAR symbol are among the most energy-efficient in their category.

• certified by an accredited independent laboratory;
  
  
• in keeping with strict energy-efficiency requirements;
  
  
• 20 to 40% more efficient than standard models.

Substantial savings
By minimizing heat loss, ENERGY STAR qualified products let you save up to 10% on your heating costs when you change all the windows in your home. Remember, your heating costs make up over 50% of your electricity bill.

Increased comfort

• Less outside noise.
  
  
• Less condensation in cold weather (depending on humidity levels in your home).
  
  
• Fewer incoming ultraviolet rays, thus better protecting valuables from sun damage.

Lasting quality
You'll enjoy your new windows and patio doors for 20 years and more.

Collective effort
If you choose ENERGY STAR qualified windows and patio doors suited to your climate zone, you'll save energy and money for as long as they last. Now imagine multiplying those savings by the increasing number of energy responsible Québec households… It's easy to see how choosing ENERGY STAR products can make a big difference!

Hydro-Québec
Montréal area: 514 363-7443
Elsewhere in Québec: 1 800 363-7443

Natural Resources Canada
Consult the Qualified Products section of the Canadian ENERGY STAR site

Agence de l'efficacité énergétique >>>

How to choose your windows >>>

1. Hydro-Québec encourages you to properly dispose of your old windows and patio doors, including residual material.
2. Some of the information in this site was provided by Natural Resources Canada.