WASHINGTON, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a survey conducted by The
Harris Poll on behalf of the International Window Film Association
(IWFA), 52 percent of Americans, age 18 and up, think
professionally-installed window film may reduce their energy
consumption, which may cut their cooling costs by 30 percent..
The late April survey also revealed 62 percent of Americans, age
55 and up, say window film may reduce their energy consumption and
cut cooling costs by 30 percent.
"For many homeowners window film is an economical solution, as
they may improve the performance of a structurally sound window,
but it doesn't have today's same level of heat-blocking
technology," said Darrell Smith,
executive director of the IWFA.
The IWFA believes consumers may see savings between 20 and 40
percent on energy bills in summer months by using window films the
energy-saving results may be dramatic, especially for older homes
with single-pane windows. Utility companies could also benefit as
they may experience lower peak demand for electricity during the
hottest times of a day.
As much as 80 percent of the heat coming through a window may be
blocked when going from a window with little protection to one with
today's window films. "Window film is a part of an overall energy
solution and as utility costs increase, it should be one of the
first considerations for residents before replacing windows or
making other energy-saving changes," Smith said.
About The International Window Film Association
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) is a nonprofit
industry body of window film dealers, distributors, and
manufacturers that facilitates the growth of the window film
industry through education, research, advocacy and public
awareness. When you look for window film, look for the IWFA logo.
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About The Survey
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf
of IWFA from April 18 - 22, 2024
among 2,094 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of
Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible
interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/-
2.5 percentage points using a 95 percent confidence level. For
complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and
subgroup sample sizes, please contact spc@spcoms.com.
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