Skip Navigation to main content U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Bringing you a prosperous future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable EERE Home
A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Your HomeYour VehicleYour WorkplaceProducts and ServicesRenewable EnergyInformation ResourcesHome
Your Home
Apartments Appliances and Electronics Designing and Remodeling Electricity Energy Audits Insulation and Air Sealing Landscaping Lighting and Daylighting Space Heating and Cooling Water Heating Windows, Doors and Skylights Energy Performance Ratings Windows Doors Skylights
Learn More

Product Information

Professional Services

Department of Energy Resources

Calculators and Evaluation Tools
Bookmark and Share Printable Version

Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights—also known as fenestration—can help lower a home's heating, cooling, and lighting costs.

Learn about their energy performance ratings and how to maximize their energy efficiency in your home:

  • Exterior Doors

    Select energy-efficient doors or improve the energy efficiency of existing ones.

  • Skylights

    Select energy-efficient skylights.

  • Windows

    Select energy-efficient windows or improve the energy efficiency of existing ones.