It includes 75 product categories, millions of certified items and billions in energy savings; yet, despite being one of the most recognizable symbols in American…
Deb Callahan
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What OceanGate Can Teach Us About the Value of Certification
In the summer of 2023, the world watched in disbelief as the OceanGate submersible, Titan, vanished during a dive to the Titanic wreck. The tragedy…
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Standing Behind Energy Star
For over 30 years, the Energy Star program has stood as a cornerstone of America's commitment to energy efficiency. In the fenestration industry, Energy Star…
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The Importance of Sharing the Benefits of Innovation
Two years ago, in this blog, I wrote about the fact that much of our work is invisible. “The truth is, unless there are obvious…
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Changing of the Guard
NFRC recently held its annual Fall Membership Meeting in Chicago where we commemorated 35 years as an organization and recognized the member organizations and volunteers…
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This One Is for the Birds
This summer an NFRC staff member was riding the Bainbridge Island ferry in Washington, using the new passenger walk-on bridge, and was happy to see…
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Setting Standards Since 1989
The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) turned 35 this year. Somewhat surprisingly, there is still considerable confusion over the purpose and value of the standards…
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Control the Message to Control Progress
Working in fenestration, we hear a lot of stories from friends and family about their experiences buying and installing new doors and windows. I recently…
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America is Accepting the Backseat
A common thread in my recent blogs has been the need for the U.S. fenestration industry to work together to demonstrate and educate the masses…
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Why Windows Matter – Making a Concerted Effort to Inform, Educate, and Influence
This year, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is celebrating its 35th anniversary. NFRC was founded to serve the public interest by providing fair, accurate…