Focus on Energy – Saving Window Treatments Helps Retailers, Consumers
During the energy crisis of the 1970s, the Energy Star program was founded by the nation's Environmental Protection Agency to advance energy conservation in homes and buildings. Since then, ENERGY STAR initiatives have helped families and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 billion metric tons and save $430 billion on energy bills by adopting energy-efficient lighting, appliances, HVAC systems and building technologies.
A new program in the spirit of ENERGY STAR is focusing attention on the energy-savings potential of window treatments, especially when they are automated and connected to a smart home platform.