Renewal by Andersen Plays Leadership Role in Commitment to Environment and Energy Efficiency

Only window replacement company to receive both Green Seal certification and ENERGY STAR® qualification.

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. (May 8, 2006) — Renewal by Andersen is pleased to announce it is the only window replacement company to be Green Seal certified and ENERGY STAR® qualified. Renewal by Andersen® has a long standing commitment to leadership in environmental stewardship and manufacturing energy efficient products. This commitment is recognized by partnerships with organizations who educate consumers on choosing environmentally responsible products.

Green Seal Certified
Andersen Windows, Inc. is the first and only window manufacturer to receive Green Seal Certification, including certification of all Renewal by Andersen® windows. Green Seal is a national nonprofit environmental organization that helps consumers choose environmentally responsible products. Renewal by Andersen windows meet Green Seal’s environmental standards in the following areas:

• Energy efficiency
• No use of heavy metals in the frame or sash materials
• Packaging with at least 25% post-consumer material
• Consumer education materials that show proper use and installation
• Clearly labeled performance data

“To earn certification, we demonstrated that our products meet energy efficiency requirements and are manufactured and packaged in an environmentally conscious manner,” said Craig Evanich, president of Renewal by Andersen.

Green Seal estimates that if all windows in the U.S. were as energy efficient as those made by Andersen Windows, Americans would save up to 2.5 percent of the annual U.S. energy consumption—an estimated 200 gallons of oil for every household in the U.S.

ENERGY STAR Qualified
Renewal by Andersen® windows also meet ENERGY STAR® performance criteria for all climate regions of the U.S. Every Renewal by Andersen window uses High-Performance® Low-E4™ glass. High-Performance Low-E4 glass is, on average, 41 percent more energy efficient in summer and 35 percent more energy efficient in winter than standard dual-pane windows.

ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). Products with the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use less energy, help consumers save money on energy bills and protect the environment. According to the DOE, ENERGY STAR qualified windows and doors are 40 percent more energy efficient than products required under the most common national building codes. Plus, installing ENERGY STAR windows and doors can reduce energy bills by as much as 15 percent.

To be ENERGY STAR qualified, all Renewal by Andersen windows display the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label. Renewal by Andersen was the first replacement company to NFRC-certify its products on a national scale. NFRC is an independent, non-profit organization that has established tests and ratings of windows, doors and skylights making it easy for homeowners to compare windows for energy efficiency.

Renewal by Andersen continues to keep the environment and energy efficiency as key factors in future product development by continuously improving material use and reuse, waste management, emissions and recycling.

Consumer Resources
For more information on energy-efficient and environmentally responsible windows, visit the following Web sites:

www.greenseal.org - Green Seal Organization
www.doe.gov - U.S. Department of Energy
www.energystar.gov - ENERGY STAR
www.nfrc.org - National Fenestration Rating Council

Renewal by Andersen is a recognized leader in the window and patio door replacement industry. Custom manufactured with Andersen’s patented lowmaintenance and energy efficient Fibrex® material combined with an exclusive start to finish window replacement service, Renewal by Andersen offers homeowners a variety of window design options through one of the largest nationwide networks of window replacement specialists spanning coast to coast.

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“Energy Star” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted, are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2006 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.

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