Saving Energy

An energy study conducted by the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota revealed the impact of awnings in residential buildings. According to the study, awnings can reduce annual cooling energy by as much as 16 percent in hot climates such as Houston.  The amount of cooling energy saved varies on the number of windows, window orientation and the climate the home is in.  The homes that receive the greatest energy-savings benefits from awnings have mostly west-facing windows.