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Everyone wants to lower their energy bills. New, energy efficient windows, is a great start! But pay attention! You can enhance your energy savings by selecting specific windows for the different sides of your house. In colder climates, the ideal window for a South-facing wall has a higher solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and a low U-factor to reduce heat loss.

Windows that face East and West should have a low SHGC or be shaded. This is especially true for West-facing windows, since they get hit by summer sun at the warmest part of the day. North-facing windows don't get much direct sun, so SHGC is less important. Instead, buy the lowest U-factor you can afford to minimize heat loss through these North-facing windows.

In warmer climates, you don't want extra heat from the sun, so a low SHGC is important for windows that face South, East, and West. In hot climates, it is particularly important to shade South facing windows. It is important to choose a low U-factor for all windows in warmer climates, in addition to minimizing heat loss, low U-factors also reduce your need for cooling. Follow these tips and you will soon see major energy savings on your next bill!