department of energy energy savers powerpoint: windows 6 of 12
TRANSCRIPT
This 12 part PowerPoint series is taken directly from Energy Savers Booklet, Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home, U.S. Department of Energy
Contents
1. Save Energy and Money Today 2. Your Home’s Energy Use 3. Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks 4. Heating and Cooling 5. Water Heating 6. Windows 7. Lighting 8. Appliances 9. Home Office and Home Electronics10. Driving and Car Maintenance11. Renewable Energy12. References
Windows
• This presentation will show you how easy it is to reduce your energy use at home.
• Easy, practical solutions include tips you can use, throughout your home—from the roof, walls, and insulation that enclose it to the appliances and lights inside.
What You Can Do
Reduce energy demand
Cut amount of resources needed
Create less greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce utility bills
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Use heavy-duty, clear plastic on a window frame– Plastic must be sealed
tightly to the frame to help reduce air infiltration
• Install tight-fitting, insulating window shades
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Close curtains at night; open them during the day
• Keep windows on the south side of house clean
Cold-climate Window Tips
• Install exterior or interior storm windows
• Repair and weatherize existing storm windows
Warm-climate Window Tips
• Install white shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house
• Close curtains on south-and west-facing windows during the day
Shopping Tips for Windows
In temperate climates, select windows with BOTH low U-factors and low SHGCs to maximize energy savings.
Shopping Tips for Windows
Look for whole-unit U-factors and SHGCs rather than center-
of-glass (COG) values