Did you know your home windows can add to your electricity bill this summer by either letting in too much heat or letting out too much of the cool air? According to Energy Star, it could have as much as a 10-25% impact on the money you send off to the electric company.
Luckily there are ways to improve the situation without having to replace your windows.
Summer Window Tips:
Landscaping for Summer Shade:
Another tip to keep in mind when blocking out solar heat gain through your home windows is to carefully position trees around your yard. Trees, shrubs or vines are all natural and beautiful ways to give your house a cool shade for the summer. In fact, trees that give home windows a good amount of shade can save up to 25% of your energy cost and air temperatures can drop to 3-6 degrees cooler on any given summer day.
So keep in mind this summer – your windows can play a big role when it comes to your home energy!
(The San Antonio Energy Champions program is an energy-efficiency initiative started by Champion AC in San Antonio. It focuses on sharing tips on living a green life, educating elementary children about our community’s energy needs, cutting down on our environmental footprint and saving both money and energy at home.)