How to Save Energy in the Heat Using Solar Window Films

WASHINGTON, Jul 23, 2012. www.solarthermamagazine.com

Feeling the heat? The International Window Film Association ( www.IWFA.com ), is offering free information on how to both reduce cooling costs and the demand on our nation’s electric power grids, noting that roughly one third of an average building’s cooling load is from solar heat gain through windows.

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), buildings use 41 percent of our of nation’s energy, a figure that is higher than the energy used by transportation. The DOE also reports that 25 to 35 percent of energy wasted in buildings is blamed on inefficient windows. Similarly, the California Energy Commission estimates that 40 percent of a typical building’s cooling requirements are related to solar heat gain through windows.

“Window film not only works smarter when it comes to energy savings, it’s a greener choice as it offers a small carbon footprint,” said Darrell Smith, executive director of the nonprofit IWFA. “Window film can be quickly installed on existing windows with minimal disruption to daily routine and it gives new life to once outdated windows so owners save on energy, avoiding both removal and disposal costs of the existing windows, while improving the comfort of their work and living spaces,” added Smith.

In addition, many window film products block up to 60 percent of infrared energy to reduce solar heat gain and improve on cooling costs. Other advantages include the 99%reduction of UV rays to decrease fading of upholstery and reduce harm to the skin.

The informational booklet can be downloaded at: www.iwfa.com/ConsumerInfo/IWFAWindowFilmBooklet.aspx . It offers expertise on window film for energy savings and extending the life of windows without changing their architectural integrity.

About the International Window Film Association

The International Window Film Association (IWFA) ( http://www.iwfa.com ) is a unified industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the industry by providing unbiased research, influencing policy and promoting awareness of window film. The organization builds alliances with trade associations, utilities and government agencies to advance dealers’ and distributors’ businesses and provide value to their customers. Window film dealers are encouraged to attend the International Window Film Conference by registering at http://windowfilmmag.com/iwfc/register_attendee_iwfc.php .

SOURCE: International Window Film Association (IWFA)

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Posted by Gordon Smith on Jul 23 2012. Filed under Energy Efficiency, Lower Your Energy Bills, Press Releases. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry