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ENERGY STAR® Climate Zone map for the USA & Canada
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Energy Data for Kolbe Products

To get started finding ENERGY STAR® qualified windows and doors, first become familiar with the rating system and climate zones on the Efficient Windows Collaborative website. Then, find the climate zone on the ENERGY STAR® website that applies to you: USA or Canada. Note that the ENERGY STAR-Canada website has extensive databases: windows | sliding patio doors | entrance doors, sidelites & transoms.
NORTHERN CLIMATE ZONE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.35
SHGC=Any		 LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.35
SHGC=Any		 10% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.32
SHGC=Any		 20% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.30
SHGC=Any
Ultra Series* 2  
Heritage Series* 3
Classic Series 4 4
Magnum Series*
Inspiration Series® 1 1 1 1,5
Foundation Series® 1 1 1,6 1,7
Resolution Series® 1 1 1 1,5


NORTH/CENTRAL CLIMATE ZONE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.40
SHGC < 0.55		 LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.40
SHGC < 0.45		 10% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.35
SHGC < 0.40		 20% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.32
SHGC < 0.40
Ultra Series*
Heritage Series*
Classic Series 4
Magnum Series*
Inspiration Series 1 1 1 1
Foundation Series 1 1 1 1,6
Resolution Series 1 1 1 1


SOUTH/CENTRAL CLIMATE ZONE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.40
SHGC < 0.40		 LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.40
SHGC < 0.40		 10% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.35
SHGC < 0.35		 20% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.32
SHGC < 0.30
Ultra Series* 2
Heritage Series*
Classic Series 4
Magnum Series*
Inspiration Series 1 1 1 1
Foundation Series 1 1 1 1,6
Resolution Series 1 1 1 1


SOUTHERN CLIMATE ZONE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.65
SHGC < 0.40		 LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.55
SHGC < 0.35		 10% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.55
SHGC < 0.33		 20% > LEED-H
ENERGY STAR®
U-Factor < 0.55
SHGC < 0.30
Ultra Series*
Heritage Series*
Classic Series
Magnum Series*
Inspiration Series 1 1 1 1
Foundation Series 1 1 1 1
Resolution Series 1 1 1 1


The information above is based on version 1.11a of LEED-H.
1 - Inspiration Series, Foundation Series and Resolution Series vinyl units require H°K LoE2-270 glass with argon fill and stainless steel spacer bar option to comply. This is the standard glazing for all other series of Kolbe products.
2 - Ultra Series Garden-Aire sliding patio doors and fixed casements are the only units that comply.
3 - Heritage Series Garden-Aire sliding patio doors, operating casements and sash set fixed casements are the only units that comply.
4 - Classic Series operating casements and direct set fixed casements will not comply.
5 - Inspiration Series vinyl double hungs and sliders will not comply.
6 Foundation Series vinyl single sliders will not comply.
7 Foundation Series vinyl studio units are the only units that comply.
*These products are available with the option of using FSC-certified wood.

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