Go Green With Heat Blocking Solar Window Film
Sure, today's
attractive and affordable solar-control window films can save you a bundle on heating and cooling bills, reduce glare and
protect furnishings and skin from harmful UV rays. But there's an even better reason to install solar window film today:
our planet.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), buildings consume 40% of all energy and produce
30% of greenhouse gasses (GHG) worldwide. Most residential and commercial emissions are byproducts of fossil-fuel consumption
during heating and cooling.
The problem is exacerbated by the relatively long lifespan of buildings, substandard and outdated HVAC systems
in existing buildings and a recent boom in global construction. In fact, if the problem isn't addressed, UNEP estimates
that building-sector emissions will double in the next 20 years.
Unfortunately, time
is no longer on our planet's side. To prevent climate change "worst-case scenarios," we must cut GHG emissions
by half in the next 40 years, says a recent UNEP report.
If you're looking to
do your part by reducing the carbon footprint of your home and business, consider making solar control window films part of
your strategy.
For a fraction of the cost of retrofitting, window films reduce heat gain and loss. This relieves the demand
on your HVAC system, allowing you to maintain a comfortable environment while consuming less fossil fuel.
A recent energy audit by found that a commercial business in Houston, Texas could reduce the summer
load on its HVAC system by 2,282 kilowatt-hours simply by applying, inexpensive, heat blocking reflective film to existing
windows.
Your window film supplier offers a wide range of window films to suit your climate, building type and project goals. To
find out how much energy you can conserve with solar control film, ask about a free energy audit for your home and business.
UNEP-SBCI: Buildings and Climate Change: Summary for Decision Makers
