An energy-efficient entry door can lower energy bills — as part of an ENERGY STAR windows, doors, and skylights upgrade, homes can trim heating and cooling costs by up to 13%, with the bigger wins being fewer drafts and better comfort. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned exterior remodeling company with 7,000+ installations completed since 2011, serving 730+ towns across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
Keep in mind that a single door is one part of the whole envelope. For maximized energy savings, consider replacing your windows and upgrading with insulated siding.
What New England Homeowners Should Know About Energy Efficient Entry Doors
- Bills drop: ENERGY STAR certified energy efficient doors contribute to savings of up to 13% across a windows, doors, and skylights upgrade (ENERGY STAR). Book a free estimate to check your entry.
- Comfort counts: A new entry door with tight weatherstripping cuts drafts and cold spots. Massachusetts homes spend about $600 monthly on energy (Boston.com, 2024).
- Steel returns: Steel entry doors return about 216% at resale nationally (JLC Cost vs. Value, 2026).
- Regional cost: A steel entry door replacement averages about $2,547 in New England (JLC Cost vs. Value, 2026).
- Durability first: Durability ranks as the top priority for 100% of door professionals surveyed (Fixr, 2026). See options on our entry doors page.
Choosing an Energy Efficient Entry Door
Top Recommendation: A steel entry door pairs strong insulation with the highest resale return among energy efficient entry doors. Book a free estimate today.
Best for Drafty Homes: A tightly weatherstripped door with a foam core steadies indoor comfort.
Smart for Resale: New entry doors lift curb appeal and add measurable value at sale.
Ready to cut drafts at your entry? Start with a free in-home door assessment. Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a woman-owned, family-run remodeler serving MA, NH, and ME since 2011. We hold a 4.8-star Google rating with 1,000+ verified reviews. Our team ranks #1 woman-owned in New England (Inc. 5000, Qualified Remodeler Top 500).
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Last Updated: August 2026
Sources
- Installing ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors, and skylights can cut heating and cooling bills by up to 13%. ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors & Skylights, federal guidance on certified product energy savings. (Accessed August 2026)
- Massachusetts households spend roughly $600 per month on energy bills. Boston.com report on Massachusetts utility costs, reporting on state energy spending. (2024)
- Steel entry doors return about 216% of their cost at resale nationally. JLC Cost vs. Value Report, national remodeling resale data. (2026)
- A steel entry door averages about $2,547 in New England. JLC Cost vs. Value Report, New England, regional remodeling cost data. (2026)
- Durability and longevity is the top priority, rated important or very important by 100% of window and door professionals. Fixr Windows and Doors Report, 2026 industry survey of professionals. (2026)
