The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget recently, cutting overall funding by 52% compared to 2026 levels. If approved,…
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Energy Star Moves to DOE. But Does That Ensure the Program’s Future?
After a nearly year-long period of uncertainty for Energy Star, the program is headed for a new address—this time with the U.S. Department of Energy…
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EPA Publishes Proposed Settlement with Woodgrain Millwork Inc. for Clean Water Violations
Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted a proposed administrative penalty settlement with Woodgrain Millwork Inc. for violations of the Clean Water…
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EPA Delays Energy Star 2025 Unit Shipment Data Reporting, WDMA Officials Say
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released an update Monday regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reporting requirements for Energy Star Unit Shipment…
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[DWM] January 2026 e-Zine: What’s News
Ninth Circuit Ruling Sends Jeld-Wen Case Back to State Court A court ruling in a case against Jeld-Wen Inc. may impact how door and window manufacturers…
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EPA Proposes Updates to PFAS Reporting Rules to Ease Industry Burdens
Just over a year ago, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) took center stage as a key focus in environmental talks. According to National Institute of…
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Life in the Window Industry if Energy Star is Nixed
The Energy Star program is facing potential dismantling, with reports indicating it may be eliminated or privatized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While…
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Energy Star Wins Key Budget Support but Final Fate Still Uncertain
An announcement three months ago that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program was on the budget-cutting chopping block sent shockwaves through a…
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Innovation Beyond Energy Star
We are about to see a seismic shift in the fenestration industry. With recent reports signaling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star…
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Trend Tracker May/June 2025
Reading the Tea Leaves: Sometimes the Biggest Moves Aren’t What They Seem By Michael Collins Even though we’re all in the same door and window…