Single Pane vs. Double Pane Windows Ryan Kirkland Tim Shuck Michelle Tomey Jonathan Yoshioka
Single Pane vs. Double Pane WindowsRyan Kirkland
Tim ShuckMichelle Tomey
Jonathan Yoshioka
Criteria
Average 2,500 Sq-Ft home
4 Ton Central A/C Unit
10 Windows
6900 kW/Yr usage
Billed at an average of $0.22/kWh
Southern California Edison provided energy
Retrofit style windows in both single and double pane analysis
Approach
Initial Investment Analysis Installation Window Cost
Maintenance Pane Gas Glass Replacement Sealant
Energy Savings Government Initiatives & Tax
Credits Heating/Cooling Costs
Service Factor/Life
Heat Flow & Transfer Resistance R-Value Ratings U-Value Ratings
Resources
Energy Star.gov http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=
find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=WI
Energy.ca.gov
Southern California Edison www.sce.com