Save Money on Utilities with Window Treatments

How Window Treatments Save Money on Utility Bills Heating 29% Cooling 17% Other 11% Where does my money go?" Electronics 4% Water Heating 14% Lighting 14% Windows can be responsible for over 25% of heating and cooling bills.* Appliances 13% Heat is transferred by Radiation (energy movement) Conduction (through solids) Lined Convection (air movement) Infiltration (through gaps) Valance Draperies A Reduce summer heat gain by as much as 33% Internal Heat 14% O Reduce winter heat loss by as much as 25% Infiltration 13% Windows 48% Summer Heat Gain Light colors V Near the glass Walls and Doors 19% Ceiling 6% Blinds O Reduce summer heat gain by as much as 45% Basement 6% Windows 10% Gaps 15% Ceiling 25% Winter Heat Loss / Hexagon- shaped cells Walls 35% Cellular Shades (uninsulated) can help, especially when combined with other treatments. *energystar.gov **Source: windows.lbl.gov 3DAYBLINDS www.3dayblinds.com