ENERGY STAR® windows, doors and skylights rebates to help you save
Is it time to replace your windows? You could save up to $235 annually on heating and cooling bills when you replace single pane windows with ENERGY STAR® windows.
You could get $1 per square foot off your purchase if they are consistent with ENERGY STAR® specifications for the North-Central climate zone.
5 reasons to choose ENERGY STAR® windows
1. Increase your comfort
ENERGY STAR® windows can help keep your home’s temperature consistent and comfortable no matter the weather.
2. Stay warm in the winter
If you stand next to your windows on a cold winter day does it feel cooler than the rest of your home and are the windows cold to the touch? This means the warm air you’re paying for is being cooled down as it gets close to the window. This spot will feel uncomfortable because it will pull warm air from your body; and inefficient windows can also create drafts.
3. Keep cool in the summer
In the summer, do certain rooms feel hotter than others? A double pane window allows up to 75% of the heat from the sun into your home. Some ENERGY STAR® windows only allow up to 20% of the heat from the sun into your home keeping it cool and comfortable.
4. Keep your furniture looking new
UV radiation causes most of the fading in fabrics. Efficient windows can reflect up to 74% of those furniture and fabric damaging rays caused by UV rays and adding protective films can block up to 99%.
5. Bright natural light that doesn’t add heat
Certain ENERGY STAR® windows block infrared light while still allowing high levels of visible light so you can have great natural light in your home without the added heat in the summer.
5 signs you may need new windows
1. You’re having difficulty opening, closing, or locking the windows
Windows should open, close, and lock smoothly. If you’re having trouble it could mean that they weren’t installed properly or they are beginning to rust or rot, making them difficult to use.
2. It’s too loud in your home
If you notice a lot of noise coming in from the outside, it’s likely a sign you have older windows. New, high performing windows can help decrease outdoor noise.
3. You feel a draft
If you feel a draft, you could have older inefficient windows that are not as well insulated and will let more air through than newer efficient models. There could be other causes such as issues with the installation, weather seals that have become worn over time, aging window frames, and normal wear and tear.
4. Rotting frames
Moisture can build up in wooden window frames over time. And if you are noticing decay or rotting, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to replace your windows.
5. Leaky windows or condensation
Not all condensation is a bad thing but if you see condensation between the panes, it’s a sign that the windows’ seals have failed and the windows may become leaky.
How to qualify
- Rebates are available to Columbia Gas of Virginia residential customers who install windows, doors, and skylights that meet the ENERGY STAR® specifications for the North-Central climate zone.
- All efficiency measures must have been purchased and installed on or after January 1, 2025.
- All purchases and installations must be made by December 31, 2025.
- Your rebate application must be received within 120 days of purchase and installation of qualifying windows, doors, or skylights, or by January 31, 2026, whichever is sooner.
- All measures are eligible only if the residence has primary natural gas heating and are eligible only as retrofit installation in existing homes. New construction is not eligible.
- Rebate quantities are limited. WarmWise rebates and program offerings are not guaranteed. Program funding is limited to levels approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
- Rebate and program requests are processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
The NFRC window sticker must be submitted for each window, door, or skylight installed.
Apply for your rebate today
Once approved, you should receive your cash rebate within 2 to 3 weeks. If you have additional questions, contact the WarmWise Rebate Processing Center at 1-877-623-5065 or email rebates@columbiagasva.com.
Information for renters
An Authorized Agent Addendum is required when a renter submits a rebate request on behalf of the property owner/manager.
WarmWise rebates and program offerings are not guaranteed. Program funding is limited to levels approved by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Rebate and program requests are processed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.