THE ANSWER
by Energy Innovations LLC
Solar shades. But not just any solar shade. You want shades which are uniquely engineered, solar, filtering reflective, and thermal. Shades which are reversible for the seasons. Shades which put you in control of solar heat and glare.
Now let me tell you why. Old windows allow the sun's heat in during the summer and allow your heat outside during the winter. New windows imrove both issues to some extent but they also block more heat out in the winter which is not good. Most insulating shades block out the view your windows provide.
Our solar shades keep your view, step up to the plate when insulating your windows and also attract solar heat during the winter when you really do want it. A great bonus for cutting your energy bill!
On this site you will find great products that answer your needs for comfort and energy efficiency.
Solar solutions for your Window issues…
THE PROBLEM
by the Consumer Energy Center
"Would you willingly toss 30 percent of your energy dollars out the window? Not likely. On the other hand, that's how much of a typical home's heating and cooling is lost through its windows and doors.
"To put that in perspective - the amount of energy lost through doors and windows in the U.S. every year is roughly equivalent to all the energy we get from the oil carried by the Alaska pipeline!
"Any opening in a building's envelope - in its outer shell - is technically called fenestration a term that includes windows, skylights and doors. Obviously, fenestration is important if you're concerned about energy efficiency.
"Since windows outnumber doors in most buildings, they deserve the most attention."
