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Nation’s First Smart Shade Pilot Program Yields Over 13% Savings on Electric Bills

Baltimore Gas & Electric reports energy savings from automated shading solutions following year-long study July 2023 – Department of Energy lab studies have shown that shade automation can yield substantial energy savings. While heating and cooling efficiency is an assumed inherent benefit of window coverings, the energy savings potential hasn’t been measured in a residential … Continue reading

July 11, 2023

AERC Expands Portfolio with Sustainable Certified Window Attachment Products from Hunter Douglas Fabrics ‎

Most popular line of window coverings now features 22 new fabrics crafted with recycled materials   NEW YORK (June 5, 2023) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) is pleased to announce the certification of new products from member company Hunter Douglas with the launch of 22 new fabrics in their Designer Roller Shade line under the … Continue reading

May 31, 2023

AERC-certified Cellular Shades Added to Minnesota‎ Technical Reference ‎Manual for Energy ‎Conservation Improvement Programs

NEW YORK (April 5, 2023) – The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) announces AERC-certified cellular shades have been accepted to the Minnesota ‎Technical Reference Manual (TRM) for possible inclusion into Energy ‎Conservation ‎Improvement Programs throughout the state.  This is the first inclusion for shading products in a Technical Reference Manual. AERC demonstrated that AERC-certified cellular … Continue reading

April 4, 2023

AERC Member Hunter Douglas Certifies First Roman Shades 

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

September 13, 2022

First of its Kind Cellular Shade Rebate Program Brings Savings and ‎Comfort to Coloradans

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

February 1, 2022

Rollease Acmeda Joins List of Residential AERC-Certified Products

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

July 23, 2021

AERC Participating in National Initiative led by White House, U.S. Department of Energy to Adopt Window Attachments as an Energy Saving Measure  ‎

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

July 20, 2021

AERC Grows Portfolio of Rated and Certified Window Attachment Products with ‎Addition of Hunter Douglas Fabrics ‎

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

April 16, 2021

AERC Adds Commercial Products to the List of Certified Window Attachment Products ‎

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

March 4, 2021

AERC Member Company, Larson Manufacturing Moderates Session on Commercial ‎Secondary Window Products at AESP’s Annual Conference

  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

January 27, 2021
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