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Climates Can Be Extreme in Colorado. Think Energy Efficiency
The Colorado climate can be very extreme from month to month. From rain to sun to snow and blizzards, the rapid change in the weather and the change from one extreme to the other can really take a toll on the energy bills. Energy-efficient windows may be able to help reduce heating and cooling costs and help you save a nice chunk of change at the end of every month.
How Energy-Efficient Windows Work
As the sun beats down on your home, your windows become hot and will conduct the heat, bringing it through the glass and into your home. The same thing happens in winter when it’s freezing outside. With regular, one-pane windows, you might lose as much as 30% of your heating or cooling energy through those windows. With energy-efficient windows, like double-pane, argon-filled windows, reduce the amount of heat or cold that is conducted through the window and into your home. This saves money and energy.
Stopping Air Leaks
Another way you lose heating and cooling energy is through leaks. Some experts suggest that about half of a home’s heating and cooling energy is lost through leaks in windows and around doors. Typically, cheaper windows are the ones more likely to have leaks. Energy-efficient windows are designed to seal better and prevent leaks from happening. This can also save a great deal of money, as your heating and cooling unit will have to work less to make the home comfortable for the occupants.
High Visible Transmittance
Another form of energy-efficient window is the high visible transmittance window. These kinds of windows are created to be easier to see through and easier to let the beautiful Colorado daylight inside your home. This helps to provide more natural daylight so you don’t need to use as many lights. This reduces the electricity and energy you’re using, as well as your utility bill costs.
Energy-Efficient Benefits
While you’re thinking about energy-efficient windows for your Colorado home, you may also want to think about integrating other energy-efficient products. There are huge benefits to doing so, and the most important one is that you’re going to save a lot of money. Some individuals may even be able to get a tax credit by installing energy-efficient windows and other products. If you’re attempting to become more eco-friendly or you simply want to save money, energy-efficient is the way to go.
While energy-efficient windows may originally cost a little more than the single pane or ordinary windows, you will save money in the long run. In fact, a house full of these energy-efficient windows could end up paying for themselves in as little as 6 months’ time. By considering all of the energy-efficient moves you can make in your Colorado home, you can save a ton of energy and a significant amount of money. You may be able to take that vacation or purchase that big screen television after all!
