Taking Advantage of the Sun

The sun is a powerful source of heat and energy-use it to your benefit! 


During the winter months leave curtains open and take down any solar screens. The sun's rays coming into the house with help keep it warm and reduce the workload on your furnace.


For the summer months put place solar screens over the windows and close the curtains in rooms not being used. This will help to keep the sun's heat out the house and keep the AC energy use down. It is especially important to cover windows on the East and West sides of the house since the sun's rays will come mostly from these directions.