Drafty windows, uncomfortable rooms, and rising energy bills are common concerns for homeowners seeking to improve their home’s efficiency. While window replacement often appears to be the most straightforward solution, the reality is that full window replacement typically costs about $554 per window, placing this option beyond the budget of many households. The good news … Continue reading
If you live in a hot climate, you know the struggle. Your air conditioner runs constantly, your energy bills skyrocket, and certain rooms still feel like ovens. Here’s something most people don’t realize: Heat gain and loss through your windows accounts for 25% to 30% of your home’s heating and cooling energy use. Fortunately, the … Continue reading
You can feel the cold creeping in from your windows on winter nights. Your heating system runs constantly, your energy bills climb higher each month, and certain rooms never seem to get truly warm. Here’s what many homeowners don’t realize: About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. The right window attachments … Continue reading
AERC Member Hunter Douglas Certifies First Roman Shades Adding to Growing List of AERC Certified Products Proven to Reduce Energy Costs NEW YORK (September 13, 2022) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) announces Roman shades are now available for certification under the AERC energy improvement rating with Hunter Douglas as the first manufacturer to certify. … Continue reading
First of its Kind Cellular Shade Rebate Program Brings Savings and Comfort to Coloradans BROOMFIELD, CO – (JANUARY 27, 2022) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) and Hunter Douglas have partnered to promote energy and money saving opportunities for homeowners by featuring cellular shade rebate offered by the state’s largest utility, Xcel Energy. The … Continue reading
ROLLEASE ACMEDA JOINS LIST OF RESIDENTIAL AERC-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS Qualified roller shade fabrics allow homeowners an energy efficiency opportunity to reduce HVAC and lighting costs by leveraging natural daylight through manual and motorized solutions. (STAMFORD, CT – JULY 22, 2021) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) announces the certification of three families of fabrics … Continue reading
AERC Participating in National Initiative led by White House, U.S. Department of Energy to Adopt Window Attachments as an Energy Saving Measure New York (July 13, 2021) — Last month, the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) took part in The Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions (PAWS) roundtable, helping advance the adoption of window attachment products and systems as an energy-saving measure for buildings.PAWS – a public-private collaboration whose … Continue reading
AERC Grows Portfolio of Rated and Certified Window Attachment Products with Addition of Hunter Douglas Fabrics NEW YORK (April 16, 2021) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) is pleased to announce the certification of more products from member company Hunter Douglas: Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades in four new fabrics, six Designer Screen Shades fabrics, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (March 4, 2021) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) announces the certification of six new commercial secondary window systems — four interior storm window products from LARSON® Manufacturing, two interior and two exterior products from QUANTA, and two window insert products from Indow® Windows. Secondary windows offer a significant, cost effective opportunity … Continue reading
AERC Member Company, Larson Manufacturing, Moderates Session on Commercial Secondary Window Products at AESP’s Annual Conference New York (27 January 2021) — The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) member and fenestration expert David Bailey will lead an innovative panel session on commercial secondary windows at AESP’s Annual Conference on January 27 at 11:30 ET. … Continue reading