| Coverings are the best way to conserve energy | | | | Window coverings can control the amount of energy |
| when it seems impossible in the hot Arizona summer | | | | that enters into the home and the style determines the |
| months; however, blinds make a difference. Blind | | | | efficiency of the blinds. The shading coefficient |
| Chalet has created an energy calculator to give | | | | measures the window treatments ability to block solar |
| customers an idea of the impact. | | | | energy from entering into the home. Customers should |
| Window treatments are an efficient and cost effective | | | | keep in mind the lower the shading coefficient the |
| way to conserve energy. During the summer months | | | | more the blinds keep the home insulated. Chalet has |
| the sunlight that enters into the home through the | | | | created an calculator so customers can calculate the |
| windows and doors loses about 20 to 50 percent of | | | | most energy efficient window treatments for their |
| the total energy. More energy enters in one square | | | | home. The tool is easy to use; the customer simply |
| foot of clear glass than an entire insulated wall. This | | | | enters the square footage of their home, then Blinds |
| increases the workload of the air conditioner by 50 | | | | Chalet lists several styles of blinds and lists their |
| percent. In hot, arid environments such as Arizona it is | | | | estimated energy savings. The calculator displays a |
| important to have effective window coverings for | | | | savings from $200 to $400 dollar savings on average |
| energy conservation. Blinds reduce energy | | | | sized homes. Windows that face east and west need |
| consumption, lower energy bills, prevent the sun from | | | | more protection from sunlight than windows positioned |
| fading the interior, and maintain a comfortable and | | | | on the north and south sides of the house. |
| consistent temperature within the home. | | | | |