Energy costs have been skyrocketing. Every year, they go up, and especially during the winter. In fact, according to ABC news, winter heating costs could rise an average 10.5%, with heating oil expected to rise even more dramatically. So what’s a poor home owner or business owner to do?

Home Energy Audit

A home energy audit can tell you where your house is drafty, and give you ideas on what to improve. Insulation can help most homes be more energy efficient. A home energy auditor can help prioritize all those projects, especially if your building is older and there are quite a few projects! The Energy Saver Guide from Energy.gov, has been updated recently, and is chock full of information.

Insulation

Many professionals will have you begin with insulating your home before doing anything else. For instance, before applying solar panels, you’ll need to know roughly how much energy your home uses. Once you’ve insulated your building, you’ll have a much better idea of your energy usage. Plus,  you’ll save money overall after insulation your property.

Window Film

Of course, we recommend window film, particularly 3M Thinsulate window film. Not just for its aesthetic appeal, but because it saves you energy. You don’t have to hide your beautiful view with curtains once you have window film. And not only do you save energy, but you also gain or regain your view! With window film, single pane windows act like double-pane windows, and double-pane windows? They’re like triple pane windows once window film is installed!

Isn’t Window Film Best Only for the Summer?

You might have heard about how well window film works to lower the temperature, but can you also save money in the colder months? Yes! 3M’s Thinsulate window film acts as insulation for your windows, keeping you cool in the summer as well as warm in the winter! Here are a few articles about Thinsulate that you might like:

• How to Stay Cool in the Heat? You’ll Love 3M™ Thinsulate™ Window Film
• Super Easy Way to Keep Cool in the Heat: Remarkable 3M Thinsulate Window Film
• How to Punch the Solar Vortex in the Nose with Window Film

Questions About Saving Money with Window Film?

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