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REDUCE YOUR ENERGY COSTS UP TO 25%

Sunesta Awnings Offer Energy Efficient Solutions for Homeowners

As our society becomes increasingly aware of environmentally friendly, or "green" practices such as water conservations and recycling, industry leaders are recogonizing that awnings help to reduce a home's overall energy consumption. More and more, studies performed by a range of organizations indicate that awnings will increas a home's energy efficiency.

According to the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, awnings can reduce air conditioning osts by as much as 25%.

According to the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning, fabric awnings can reduce interior heat gain up to 77%

A 2007 study conducted by the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota concluded that "awnings result in cooling enery savings by reducing direct solar gain through windows." The study compared the energy efficiency of homes with awnings and homes without awnings in 12 cities across the United States.

The study revealed that homes with window awnings saved an average of 14-23% on cooling energy costs per year.

The study also revealed that homeowners with retractable awnings achieve the lowest cooling and heating energy use by retracting the awnings in cooler months and and extending them in warmer months.

According to the Department of Energy publication, Cooling Your Home, awnings block up to 90% of solar heat that is absorbed through windows.