New Product Spotlight

With energy efficiency a top-of-mind concept both inside and outside the Beltway, Home Channel News editors have assembled this crop of new products with stories to tell about reducing energy or increasing efficiency.

Product: Berwick CollectionMade by: American StandardEnergy benefit: WaterSense-certified

The new Berwick Collection from American Standard is a comprehensive array of bathroom faucets, showers and accessories, designed to provide a coordinated look and feel throughout the space. All Berwick sink models are WaterSense-certified for water efficiency and comply with the most stringent lead-free requirements. Models include widespread, mono block and vessel styles, all featuring American Standard’s exclusive Speed Connect drain technology. ( americanstandard.com )

Product: SafepaintMade by: The Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Co.Energy benefit: Simplifies supply chain

The Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Co.’s Safepaint for Walls is a new variation of an old product—organic milk paint. The paint mixes easily at high speeds with a portable kitchen mixer or drill paint paddle. When mixed with water, the formula forms a paint described as permanent, durable and nonpolluting. ( milkpaint.com )

Product: ComfortBattMade by: RoxulEnergy benefit: Fire- and moisture-resistant insulation

  Made of stone wool, a combination of natural basalt rock and recycled slag, Roxul ComfortBatt brings fire-resistant and water-repellent qualities to home insulation. Plus, you can cut it with a bread knife, according to the company, allowing for ease of use, especially for placement around electrical boxes, wiring, plumbing and ductwork. Listed at R15 for 2?4 construction and R23 for 2?6 construction. ( roxul.com )

Product: Whirlpool Gold free-standing double ovenMade by: WhirlpoolEnergy benefit: Preheats in half the time

Providing the benefits of a double oven without the built-in costs, the Whirlpool Gold double oven range uses 50% less energy and preheats in half the time, compared with a full-size oven. It has a combined 6.3 cu. ft. capacity. It can also toast, freeing up counter space otherwise consumed by a toaster oven or toaster. ( insideadvantage.com )

Product: Premium 1000 Series windowsMade by: Ply GemEnergy benefit: R-Core insulation in the frame

Made for the western U.S. new construction and remodeling markets, the Ply Gem Windows Premium 1000 Series meets qualifications for energy tax credits and Energy Star ratings. They are also green-approved by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. The product features a patented R-Core insulation in the frame and offers increased thermal performance. ( plygemwindows.com )

Product: No Leak SkylightMade by: VeluxEnergy benefit: Natural light, no leaks

The perception of leaks has limited the popularity of skylight installation, according to Velux research. The Velux deck-mounted product family is now designated as “The No Leak Skylight” for its 10-year no-leak installation warranty, plus 20 years on glass and 10 years on skylights. It includes three layers of water protection and a new gasket that seals to the roof. ( veluxusa.com )

Product: Levolor Accordia Cellular ShadesMade by: Newell RubbermaidEnergy benefit: Limits loss of energy through windows

Described by Newell Rubbermaid as the most energy-efficient window shades on the market, Levolor Accordia Cellular Shades feature an Energy Shield component that can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to $180 annually, according to the company. They come in more than 200 fabric choices. A top down/bottom up option allows shades to be lowered from the top and raised from the bottom. ( levolor.com )