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At Pella, we're doing more than building beautiful windows and doors. We're creating a better view of the world. As an industry leader in manufacturing quality windows and doors, Pella is dedicated to responsibly using resources and safeguarding the environment.

We take a comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, including:

Recycling — Pella’s process minimizes our use of nonrenewable resources.
Responsible Procurement — Pella uses sustainable sources and works with vendors who practice responsible harvest and replenishment.
Pollution Minimization — In 2006, the EPA recognized Pella with its Pollution Prevention for Environmental Excellence Program honorable mention award for our responsible manufacturing processes.
Reducing Energy Consumption — Pella offers the windows and doors rated #1 for energy efficiency among top national brands.¹

"When companies like Pella step forward to adopt and promote energy-efficient technologies for their products and practices, they should be recognized for their leadership."

Alexander Karsner
Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

You can feel good about choosing Pella.

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For the third consecutive year, Pella has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for our dedication to protecting the environment through energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

As a founding member of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), Pella manufactures and promotes the use of highly energy-efficient products.

The FSC© Rustic Walnut options offered in our wood entry doors are from certified South American woods. Wood products certified by SmartWood are recognized as coming from “well-managed” forests adhering to strict environmental and socioeconomic standards in accordance with the Principles and Criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

As an AIA/CES Registered Provider Charter Member since 1995, Pella Corporation is committed to developing quality learning activities in accordance with AIA/CES and Health/Safety/Welfare (HSW) criteria.

As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Pella encourages the use of the LEED® certification processes.

Pella offers products that can contribute to more than 20 of 69 possible points in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction and Major Renovations for Commercial Buildings.

1 Pella Designer Series® wood windows and patio doors with triple-pane glass have superior NFRC U-factors and SHGC ratings.

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Thank you for visiting the Pella area of the “Better Homes and Gardens” Living Green tour. We welcome you to pella.com and invite you to explore our site for more information on Pella’s commitment to environmental stewardship and the energy efficient windows and doors we offer.

What makes Pella “green”?
A commitment to using resource responsibly, while offering innovative quality, energy-efficient products and services. For example, Pella purchases lumber from certified suppliers who harvest and replenish trees responsibly. Approximately 74% of the wood Pella uses is third-party-certified.

Learn more from our Environmental Stewardship brochure

Pella has a comprehensive recycling program. Most Pella products contain at least 20% recycled material. At least 95% of the cladding on Pella windows and doors comes from recycled aluminum. In addition, Pella recycles or reuses 99% of the sawdust created through manufacturing. Broken and surplus glass gets reused to create reflective coatings for highways, glass containers and more windows. Surplus screen is recycled into archery targets. Learn more (Link to DNR award page)

Pella is an ENERGY STAR® Partner. (Add ENERGY STAR logo)Pella Corporation is a proud volunteer partner in the Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR program promoting the use of high-efficiency products in order to protect the environment. In fact, many Pella products meet ENERGY STAR guidelines, and Pella was named the 2007 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Windows. Learn more (Link to ENERGY STAR page)

What makes Pella® windows and doors “green”?
Superior Energy Efficiency. Many Pella windows and doors meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines. In fact, Pella Designer Series® windows and patio doors with triple-pane glass are #1 for energy efficiency among top national brands1 and can reduce your heating and cooling bills by nearly 1/3.2 Learn more (Link to energy efficiency page)

Long Life-Cycle. Pella windows and doors are designed to last for years. And, in 2007 Pella was awarded the J.D. Power and Associates Award for “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Window and Door Manufacturers.” (Add JDPA logo) Learn more (Link to JDPA page)

1 Superior NFRC U-values and SHGC ratings.
2 Computer simulation average compared to single-pane wood windows.
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