Green Movement Is Growing

PELLA, Iowa, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to windows and doors, environmental aspects are growing in popularity. Energy-saving elements are a key component of many windows and doors. Pella Corporation makes a powerful environmental statement every time an energy-efficient Pella(R) window or door is made.

As a leader in environmental stewardship since 1925, one of Pella’s newest innovations is also one of the most energy efficient and environmentally-friendly windows today.

Pella’s Designer Series(R) windows and patio doors with triple-pane glass rate number one for energy efficiency among top national brands.* This exclusive collection of wood windows and patio doors features stylish blinds or cellular shades protected between panes of glass for greater convenience and energy efficiency. The product offers double- and triple-pane glazing options for added energy savings. Double-paned glass can reduce energy costs up to 17 percent and triple-paned glass can decrease energy bills by as much as 28 percent. Plus, between-the-glass blinds or shades can help increase overall energy savings and decrease sound transmission for more peace and quiet. And, Pella’s Low-E insulating glass with argon** helps prevent the transfer of heat and block ultraviolet rays that damage interior furnishings.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) named Pella as a 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in the windows category for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing and educating consumers about energy-efficient products.

Most Pella products have earned the U.S. Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR designation in recognition of their outstanding energy efficiency. Pella is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and provides environmentally responsible information about its products and services, including how Pella windows and doors can help buildings earn the LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating. This rating system is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard that defines high performance, sustainable buildings. The company’s Architect Series(R), Designer Series and ProLine(R) windows and patio doors also feature recycled materials.

For more information on how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, call your local Pella(R) Window & Door representative at 888-84-PELLA or log on to http://www.pella.com/.

*Superior NFRC U-values and SHGC ratings

**High-altitude Low-E insulating glass does not contain argon

Pella Windows & Doors

CONTACT: Kathy Krafka Harkema of Pella Corporation, +1-641-621-6971

Web site: http://www.pella.com/