A clear way to save money on energy bills
The innovative glass that captures heat to shave 28% off energy bills
With the news of energy bills rising to an unprecedented average of £1345 dominating the headlines, savvy homeowners are looking for new ways to keep their homes warm without having to fork out more of their hard-earned cash as a result.
A quarter of all homes’ heat is lost through the windows, so the experts at Saint-Gobain Glass have come up with a solution to capture free heat from the sun and then reflect heat back into a room: PLANITHERM .
PLANITHERM is the next generation energy saving glass that can be fitted in any double or triple glazed window. It works by drawing in heat and light from outside, and by reflecting radiated heat that’s already inside back into a room, rather than allowing it to escape out of the windows. In fact, energy efficient windows with PLANITHERM glass in them can reduce heat loss by 50% compared to traditional windows and frames.
PLANITHERM’s secret is an invisible coating applied to the glass itself. As well as homes being lighter, brighter and warmer, less energy is required to heat a home and to get it to the right temperature. This can generate savings of up to 28% on household energy bills, which could save up to £478 per home per year when homeowners upgrade from single glazed windows to double glazed windows with PLANITHERM glass in them.
Craig Dodsworth of Saint-Gobain Glass comments: “There are currently 26.3 million homes in the UK, which makes our nation’s energy bill a staggering £353.2m per year . In the current climate there are substantial savings to be made by making homes more energy efficient, whether this is through sufficiently insulating a property or upgrading the windows to include next generation energy saving glass like PLANITHERM.
“PLANITHERM has lots of other hidden talents. It isn’t just for windows, for example; it can also be used in conservatories, doors and for glass facades, and is available combined with a self-cleaning function too.
“The best thing about PLANITHERM is that it costs about the same as normal window glass. If anyone is replacing their windows, opting for PLANITHERM makes sense as the windows are extra hard-working and energy efficient - it’s the best way to get to an A rated window, just like on fridges and cookers. With the potential energy cost savings that soon stack up, it’s a lot to put towards Christmas presents or the next family holiday!”
PLANITHERM can be ordered and installed through the PLANITHERM national Installer Network of UK members. Find a local approved PLANITHERM installer by visiting http://www.planitherm.com/find-an-installer. The faces of PLANITHERM, Pam and Fern, will be back on TV screens from January 2012. Homeowners were first introduced to Pam, a homely and traditional woman, and Fern, her scatty independent friend, via radio adverts in April 2011. Television commercials and print adverts followed in May, tracking their process of buying new energy efficient windows with PLANITHERM glass in them, and subsequently enjoying a warmer home while saving money on their energy bills.