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Energy Efficiency & Sustainability<\/h1>

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In 2014, Solar Gard achieved an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification from UL Environment, encompassing 41 architectural window film products.\u00a0The EPD is based on a life cycle analysis of the <\/span>cradle-to-grave impacts of Solar Gard\u2019s products and fulfills the requirements <\/span>of an ISO-compliant product category rule. The results are third-party verified <\/span>per international standards (ISO 14044 and ISO 14025). Similar to a food label, <\/span>an EPD provides a user with information on the environmental impacts and <\/span>benefits of products.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The UL EPD certification mark indicates that UL has independently reviewed and certified the manufacturer\u2019s environmental impact disclosure that constitutes the EPD. For more information, visit ul.com\/epd<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Solar Gard window film reflects significant solar energy, while absorbing another portion of the energy. The result is that the amount of solar radiation transmitted inside the room is considerably less. Specs will vary depending on the Solar Gard window film selected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Only a few degrees in temperature reduction can have up to a 30% reduction in cooling costs, due to the laws of thermodynamics. It requires considerable amounts of energy to remove heat from a room through air conditioning. During peak summer times in the middle of the day, loads on air conditioning systems can be reduced enough to turn off entire units or to install a less costly system.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the energy saving benefits, solar window film can increase thermal comfort, reduce glare, while at the same time rejecting 99% of the UV radiation reducing fading and the risk of skin cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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LEARN MORE<\/h3><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” top_margin=”none” bottom_margin=”2x” gmbt_prlx_bg_type=”parallax” gmbt_prlx_break_parents=”0″ gmbt_prlx_smooth_scrolling=”” gmbt_prlx_video=”” gmbt_prlx_video_mute=”” gmbt_prlx_video_force_hd=”” gmbt_prlx_opacity=”100″ gmbt_prlx_video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ gmbt_prlx_parallax=”none” gmbt_background_repeat=”” gmbt_background_position=”” gmbt_prlx_speed=”0.3″ gmbt_prlx_enable_mobile=””][vc_column]
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FENESTRATION ANALYSIS<\/h5>

Submit your information for a commercial building energy savings analysis.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” light=”1″ gmbt_prlx_bg_type=”video” gmbt_prlx_break_parents=”0″ gmbt_prlx_smooth_scrolling=”” gmbt_prlx_video=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6oWXDev3vkE” gmbt_prlx_video_mute=”mute” gmbt_prlx_video_force_hd=”forcehd” gmbt_prlx_opacity=”100″ gmbt_prlx_video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ gmbt_prlx_parallax=”up” gmbt_background_repeat=”” gmbt_background_position=”” gmbt_prlx_speed=”0.3″ gmbt_prlx_enable_mobile=”” gmbt_prlx_image=”2290″ css=”.vc_custom_1456251479318{background-color: #6ea8bf !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

SOLAR GARD WINDOW FILM<\/h2>

A Sustainable Solution to Improving
\nBuilding Energy Efficiency<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Compared to replacing windows, the embodied\u00a0carbon of Solar Gard films is at least 30 times less than new windows. In addition to saving energy, Solar Gard\u2019s architectural solar control window films are proven to be carbon negative and have a net positive environmental impact worldwide.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bottom_margin=”sm”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”sep-bottom-md”][vc_column_text]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because buildings are such a large source of carbon emissions, many building managers and home owners are concerned with reducing their carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

In many cases, Solar Gard solar control window films are carbon neutral within one month of installation. Solar Gard window films are both carbon-effective and cost-effective, reducing a building\u2019s carbon footprint more effectively and for less money than new windows and low-e coatings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_cta h2=”CLIMATE DECLARATION” shape=”square” style=”flat” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”DOWNLOAD REPORT” btn_style=”flat” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”default” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fab fa-accessible-icon” css=”.vc_custom_1749502607688{border-radius: 1px !important;}” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.solargard.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2FConSol-Report-IWFA-Energy-Study-.pdf|target:_blank”]<\/p>\n

Learn more about the steps that Solar Gard is taking to reduce carbon emissions \u00a0globally by downloading the Climate Declarations here.<\/p>\n

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