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Jun 13, 2011: Shelton, CT: ARCAT, a major publisher of building product information has developed and posted on their site, data rich AutoDesk® Revit® BIM objects for Kasson & Keller Inc. Anyone can use these objects at no charge. In addition to creating accurate graphics, ARCAT and Kasson & Keller have added appropriate product data to each object, saving architects and engineers a significant amount of time doing data entry and product research. All of Kasson & Keller’s objects, graphics and content, are uniform and modifiable for ease of use. In addition to product information, ARCAT has embedded links in the objects to Kasson & Keller’s CSI 3-Part specs.
ARCAT & Kasson & Keller Inc. uphold the belief that high quality graphics are only the tip of the building information modeling iceberg, and it is the limitless amount of information held within the model that is driving the AEC community to adopt parametric software platforms such as Revit.

Dec 23, 2010: Congress approved tax credits for window and door purchases during 2011. Below is an excerpt of a Window & Door article reporting on this tax credit.

Like the Senate on Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last night extending the Bush tax cuts for another two years. Expected to be signed by President Obama today, the final bill features a tax credit of up to $200 for Energy Star-qualified windows and skylights and up to $500 for Energy Star-qualified doors for 2011.

Dec 7, 2010: Manufacturing Execs Ask Congress to Extend Tax Credits | Window & Door
According to a recent Window & Door article "a number of window, door and skylight executives sent a joint letter yesterday to all members of Congress urging them to pass a temporary extension of the energy efficient tax credit for windows, doors and skylights during the current lame duck session." You can read the entire article at Window & Door which outlines how the current tax credits on windows, doors and skylights will end after December 31st 2010 if no action is taken.

Nov 23, 2010: Vice President Biden Launches Home Energy Scoring Program: http://www.energy.gov/news/9784.htm

Sept 13, 2010: Kasson and Keller qualifies to become a vendor in the US Department of Energy's Highly Insulating (R-5) Windows and Low-e Storm Windows Volume Purchase Program

Sept 1, 2010: Kasson and Keller Awarded a Crystal Achievement Award!
Window & Door is pleased to honor Kasson & Keller Inc. with a 2010 Crystal Achievement Award for the Best Product Literature in the Small/Medium Manufacturer Category. We had a very competitive field of nominees this year, but our judges were clearly impressed with the EcoShield Window brochures and their recognition is well deserved. More than 10 years ago, Window & Door developed the Crystal Achievement Awards program to recognize innovation in product technology, manufacturing and marketing. Many leading window and door manufacturers and industry suppliers are represented in our prestigious list of past honorees. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, our winners can be truly proud of their accomplishment.

Window & Door’s Crystal Achievement Award web page can be found at http://www.windowanddoor.com/best-product-literature/CA2010#kaskel

Aug 13, 2010: DOE - R5 Windows Featured on This New House, October 29th
Kasson and Keller, Inc has partnered with National Grid and Boston Green Building to provide DOE - R5 windows on several Deep Energy Retrofit projects in the Boston, MA marketplace. The windows are part of a National Grid program that provides significant financial incentives to homeowners that retrofit their homes with super-insulation and window upgrades. Kasson and Keller DOE - R5 windows were selected because they exceed the most stringent specifications set forward by the Department of Energy, Energy Star and the Federal Tax Incentive Package. "We are pleased to be a specified product for National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit projects. This is a significant step in our Eco - Friendly product strategy and our continuing effort to develop cost effective ways to reduce energy costs and the carbon footprint one home at a time," noted Jack Meehan, Chief Marketing Officer.

Aug 13, 2010: The Benefits of Vinyl Windows

July 7, 2010: Frequent Q&A on EPA RRP Law Implementation Guidance

June 23, 2010: DOE Officials Say They Plan to Market R5 Volume Purchase Program Aggressively

June 23, 2010: EPA Delays Enforcement of Lead Paint Rule

June 17, 2010: Energy Star Criteria Revision Process Officially Underway

June 8, 2010: Senate Passes Amendment to Allow Small Contractors Time to Comply with EPA Lead Paint Rule

June 1, 2010: DOE Announces High Efficiency Windows Volume Purchase Program

May 26, 2010: DOE Launching R-5 Program This Week.

April 29, 2010: DOE Volume Purchase Program Taps Kasson Keller

March 17, 2010: Senate Passes Legislation Tying Door and Window Tax Credits to ENERGY STAR® Program

March 3, 2010: Download EPA Renovate Right Lead Handbook for Consumers Here

Feb 11, 2010: Download Energy Star Program Requirements Here

Feb 10, 2010: Energy Star Announces New Performance Criteria for Windows

Jan 6, 2010: Download EPA Lead Compliance Handbook here PDF

Jan 6, 2010: NY State Senate Labor Committee to meet to examine employee misclassification.PDF

Dec 30, 2009: EPA makes lead monitoring abatement a top priority: www.dwmmag.com

Dec 28, 2009: New EPA lead rules to impact replacement industry: epa.gov

Dec 9, 2009: Cash for Caulkers could mean $12K per home: Yahoo Finance

Dec 8, 2009: KasKel Launches new EcoShield Window Brand