Power Companies Recommend Radiant Barrier Programs
With increasing energy costs and concerns about over-consumption, electrical companies have come to believe that they can make more money selling less electricity.
To that end, forward-thinking companies have moved into the business of installing heating and cooling systems for their customers and offering other energy-related services, including advising consumers about the energy-saving benefits of installing a radiant barrier system in their homes’ attics. For between $1,000 and $2,000, a radiant barrier can keep the attic cooler and reduce air-conditioning use.
Not only is attic radiant barrier one of the least expensive, most energy-efficient systems available, its installation helps blocks up to 97 percent of heat, stopping warm air from entering the home during the summer and preventing it from escaping during the winter.
Energy companies believe that by putting more energy-management tools in the hands of customers, it will also help the industry by smoothing demand spikes that otherwise must be met with new capacity.
Fi-Foil’s Silver Shield Radiant Barrier saves energy, reduces attic temperatures up to 30 degrees F, improves duct and insulation performance, and is the industry’s highest performing radiant barrier application.
The company’s radiant barrier and reflective insulation products are Energy Star® compliant and meet or exceed various performance and code criteria established by national, regional and local governing bodies. For detailed information, contact Fi-Foil at 1-800-448-3401.