Go Green With Heat Blocking Solar Films For Glass
Sure,
today's attractive and affordable solar-control window films from TintChicago 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
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 of buildings.
The problem is exacerbated by the long lifespan of buildings, substandard and outdated A/C systems in existing buildings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
