October 2006
Time to Cast Your Vote!
The 2006 NFRC Board of Directors election takes place this month with five open board seats on the ballot. Voting members can vote online at www.directvote.net/nfrc2006/ beginning October 6, 2006. This year’s open seats are spread across the Board’s three categories, with two seats available in both the General Interest Category and the Fenestration Industry Category, and one seat available in the Lab Category. More
Chair's Message
NFRC's New Code of Ethics
NFRC has grown and prospered for many reasons, but none more important than this: the technical integrity of our ratings. We are absolutely dedicated and committed to them. More
DOE, NFRC Roadmap for Industry's Future
This is an exciting time for the fenestration industry. New technology is playing a pivotal role in helping window manufacturers compete in the marketplace, but changing market and business conditions present serious challenges to the industry. More
The View From Australia
Peter Lyons is a building physicist based in Canberra, Australia. Dr Lyons specializes in energy performance modeling of all types of fenestration systems and of whole buildings, both residential and commercial. One of his continuing research interests involves the impact of glazings on human comfort in buildings. More
NFRC Around the World
Last November, the NFRC Board of Directors approved a number of measures to build upon the strategic planning the organization conducted. One of these goals was “to maintain a long-term global focus.” International partnerships have always been an important part of NFRC’s mission, going all the way back to the 1992 Energy Policy Act, which directed the U.S. Department of Energy to support NFRC’s efforts to promote international harmonization of its rating and certification program for fenestration products. This past year, NFRC has worked with Australia and India. More
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NFRC Update | October 2006