Low-E Glass In Buildings: Impact On The Environment And On Energy Saving

The proportion of conventional double glazed dwellings in the 15 EU member countries, whilst increasing steadily over the last ten years, still only amounts to 46% of the total housing stock. The opportunity exists to upgrade single-glazed windows and conventional double-glazed windows to incorporate low E glass during replacement or refurbishment. The use of low-E glass in double-glazing systems will improve the energy savings and reduction of CO2 emissions associated with conventional double glazing. GEPVP has made an assessment of what these additional benefits are.