GORELL WINDOWS & DOORS APPROVED FOR USE IN PENNSYLVANIA WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM

Gorell Windows & Doors recently announced that its products have been approved for use in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Cooperative Purchasing Program (COSTARS). This program is designed to improve and maximize the energy efficiency of state and municipal buildings in Pennsylvania. The COSTARS approach to cooperative purchasing uses the purchasing power of municipal entities to obtain more competitive pricing and choice than individual purchasers might be able to obtain on their own.

Gorell vinyl windows are approved for the COSTARS program because they are engineered and made to be highly energy efficient and “green.” More than 99 percent of Gorell’s product line is ENERGY STAR® qualified, which means these windows help save energy—and money—on heating and cooling. In addition, five double-hung replacement window models made by Gorell have earned the prestigious Green Seal™ certification. The certification reflects the significantly high levels of performance and quality of these Gorell windows and identifies these products as environmentally preferable.

“We’re excited to be one of the few window manufacturers to have products approved for use in the COSTARS program,” says Brian Zimmerman, Gorell president and COO. “This approval is a testament to how energy-efficient and ‘green’ Gorell vinyl windows are. Our windows will help lower energy costs and improve the comfort of state and local buildings—as well as help protect the environment.”

Gorell is also known for designing and manufacturing strong, durable products that help deter intrusion. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and McGruff the Crime Dog selected Gorell as the only window manufacturer in the country to partner with to help people be safer and more secure in their homes and communities.

Gorell—2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award winner and Partner of the Year from 2004 to 2010—manufactures windows for replacement and new-construction applications, patio doors and aluminum storm windows and doors. The company markets its products through a network of dealers and distributors. Acknowledged as one of the most innovative and fastest growing manufacturers of windows and doors in North America, Gorell is consistently recognized for its high product quality and excellent customer service.