On May 11th, Gordon Clements, founder of Gordon's Window Decor, presented to about 25 members of Efficiency Vermont about the energy-saving benefits of cellular shades. Here are some noteworthy facts from the presentation:
- Residential homes account for 21% of all US energy consumption (Berkeley Labs)
- 50% of heating & cooling energy is due to heat gain or loss through windows (Energy Star)
- Energy efficient window treatments can cut this loss by as much as 50% (Hunter Douglas)
Harvard was unsure if the upgrade to insulating shades was worth it, so their Real Estate Services department did some experimenting. They found that the thermostat was set at an average of 68 degrees in units with traditional mini-blinds installed. In units with cellular shades installed, the thermostat averaged 48 degrees. The cellular shades conserved enough energy to make a 20 degree difference on the thermostat.
Register for our first ever Webinar tomorrow from 11AM-11:30AM! In a short half-hour, you'll be able to learn how to make your home more energy efficient, and at the end, you'll be able to ask Gordon questions! 10 people have signed up already, so you won't be participating alone. Sign up at:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/588354244
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