If your home was built before 2016, there's a good chance your windows are silently costing you hundreds — even thousands — of dollars every year in wasted energy. What most homeowners don't realize is that a new program launched in 2026 may cover the entire cost of replacing those old, inefficient windows for eligible participants.
The program, available to qualifying homeowners across most U.S. states, was designed to reduce household energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. As a result, eligible participants can receive a fully covered replacement on new, energy-efficient windows installed by certified professionals — with zero out-of-pocket for those who qualify.
"Most people assume this kind of program doesn't apply to them," said one program coordinator. "But the truth is, if your home is more than 10–15 years old and your windows haven't been replaced, you're almost certainly leaving a major benefit unclaimed."
"If your home is over 10 years old and your windows haven't been replaced, you're almost certainly leaving a major benefit unclaimed."
The process is surprisingly simple. Homeowners who believe they may qualify are encouraged to take a short 2-minute eligibility quiz to determine whether they qualify and what they're entitled to. There's no obligation, and no salesperson will contact you just because you check.
Take the free 2-minute eligibility quiz and find out if you're entitled to a full window replacement at no cost to you.
Beyond the benefit, the upgrade itself is substantial. New energy-efficient windows can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 30%, block UV rays that fade furniture and flooring, significantly reduce outside noise, and improve the overall security of your home.
Here are the six most common reasons homeowners enrolled in the program: