Comments on: Solar Energy Around your Home

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:23:59 +0000

Yes, but I can't quantify the savings. One source says single pane windows can account for about 17% of home heat losses. You might explore electrochromic glazing on the Internet. This is glazing whose tint can be controlled by electrical current. Developed by Lawrence Livermore National Lab.
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By: alwayscurious

alwayscurious — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:21:59 +0000

Tinting them will keep it cooler in the summer, therefore less air-conditioning bills. But also in the winter, it keeps the sun out, so higher gas bills.
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By: Jane W.

Jane W. — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:19:34 +0000

Will tinting your home windows really cut your utility bill?
We are considering tinting our home windows with Scotch 3M NV-15 film. What we cannot find is any real feedback of energy savings. Can someone who has done this tell us if they noticed enough of a reduction in their energy bill to make this worthwhile?

We have researched and decided against solar screens (too hard to clean and they sag; some HOA’s ban them around here). Just interested in window tint please.

Thanks.