FENSA launches own brand WER label
19th January 2016

FENSA has unveiled its own free window and door energy efficiency ratings system backed by the promise of heavy consumer marketing support later this year.

The organisation says the new window and door energy efficiency ratings are operated and independently verified by BFRC and that  the scheme is exactly the same as the existing BFRC scheme in terms of ratings, ratings bands and windows and doors covered. The only difference is the new labels are branded FENSA.

FENSA managing director Chris Mayne said “This is the most exciting and radical promotion of energy efficient windows and doors since the launch of BFRC 10 years ago.

“It brings energy efficiency ratings to UK homeowners under the name of one of the most well-known brands in windows and doors.  We predict that it will vastly boost the numbers of installers using windows and door energy efficiency ratings to comply with Buildings Regulations and put the labels in front of many more consumers than before.”

FENSA says the benefits of opting in are: “An easier product to sell because homeowners understand and recognize energy efficiency labels …installers get their own labels; it is the easiest route to Part L compliance; a listing on BFRC website; consumer publicity support & recognition;  installers can source glass & frames separately; opportunities to upsell; technical & marketing support and advice.”

Currently just over half of Part L compliant notifications are through window and door energy ratings, with the rest by declaration of U-values.

Mayne concluded: “We expect to be reporting a big rise in WER based compliance by this time next year because of the launch of FENSA Energy Efficiency Windows and Door Ratings,”

FENSA certified installers are invited to opt in by emailing the Operations Team on EnergyRatings@fensa.org.uk with their company name, registration number and name of their fabricator supplier.