With curtains and blinds
Blinds are not only for those bright summer days but winter too!
Did you know that by installing blinds you can reduce the heat loss through windows by up to 40%? This means for every £1,000 spent on heating you could save £70.
Keep warm and save money
Using blinds correctly in winter can cut down heat loss through windows. This reduces the demand for heating and lowers energy bills.Getting the most out of your blinds
- In winter close the blinds after the sun goes down to retain the heat
- In winter on sunny days open the blinds during the daytime to maximise heat gain from the winter sun
- Blinds in unoccupied rooms should be closed.
How much could you save?
Blinds are typically low cost insulation products| Insulation Measure (3 Bedhouse) |
Approx Energy Saving (£/y) | Approx Cost (£) |
Approx Payback Time (years) |
| Loft insulation | £45 | £250 | 6 |
| Blind insulation | £96 | £500 | 5 |
The Green Deal
The Green Deal is a Government initiative that is designed to encourage the installation of certain approved energy efficiency measures in homes and other buildings. The principle of the Green Deal is that the investment in the energy saving measure will be recouped through lower energy bill.
Blinds are a recognised energy efficient measure under the Green Deal.
