It is that time of year to evaluate our energy concerns. We should all take advantage of the $1500 tax credit stimulus for replacement windows. The government has allowed homeowners to take this tax credit directly off the bottom line of their taxes. There is a requirement for replacement windows Chicago has to have a u value and solar heat gain coefficient of less than or equal to .30.

This efficiency of window replacements are about conserving enery and consumption of heat and electric. The administration wanted to set paramters on vinyl windows manufacturers as well as all window companies to emphasize energy efficiency. In iIllinois replacement windows have become more energy conscious and reputable companies have focused on this important energy dependency problem.