Homeowners Barbara and Marc Neuerman of Glencoe, Illinois, are ecstatic about their awnings. They’ve reduced energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions during the summer months, and the house looks great!
PAMA recognizes these sponsoring retail professionals for their financial support of our initiative to bring awareness of the benefits of awnings to consumers.
• Save money through reduced cooling bills
• Increase comfort by reducing home's internal temperature - up to 15° F.
• Reduce the home’s carbon footprint
• Potentially reduce size of and mechanical wear on the home AC unit
Energy Neutral Cooling
Awnings can reduce a home's internal temperature by 8° to 15° F (5°C - 8°C)
On a hot day, more energy is lost through one square foot of glass than through an entire insulated wall. Solar radiation through glass is responsible for approximately 20% of the load on a residential air conditioner.
A fabric awning reduced heat gain by 55% to 65% during the period of the day when the sun shines directly on southern facing windows, and 72% to 77% for western exposures.
A PAMA awning professional will be able to provide you with information about awnings and canopies that fit your lifestyle, home and budget.
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Improve your home's energy efficiency Dept. of Energy Web Site (www.eere.gov) focuses on improving energy efficiency for homes and the use of awnings as part of that solution. Click here.
High-tech controls optimize awning benefits Managing the use of sun and shade can have a significant impact on home's energy efficiency.
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