Window Energy Ratings Scheme

Useful performance figures such as u value and shgc as well as air infiltration condensation fading and visible transmittance are provided.

Window energy ratings scheme.

The nfrc label provides a reliable way to determine a window s energy properties and to compare products. Window energy ratings the window energy rating wer tells you how energy efficient your windows are. Window energy rating scheme wers in australia wers enables windows to be rated and labelled for their annual energy impact on a whole house. The window energy rating scheme wers provides a scientifically based fair and credible rating system for the assessment of fenestration products for their energy efficiency performance.

The rating system is based on a scale of e to a with a windows being the most energy efficient. Wers rates the energy impact of residential and commercial windows throughout australia. The simplest way to do this is using the window energy rating scheme wers. The national fenestration rating council nfrc operates a voluntary program that tests certifies and labels windows doors and skylights based on their energy performance ratings.

To participate in wers window makers must obtain energy ratings for their products from a rating organisation accredited by the australian fenestration rating council afrc.