Save Energy with 3M™ Window Films
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Reject the sun’s heat with 3M™ Window Films and reduce the cost of keeping your building comfortable. An estimated 33% of cooling expenses are due to solar heat gain from windows. That’s why cost-effective, energy-saving technologies like 3M™ Window Films are crucial to protecting your bottom line — by rejecting the sun’s heat to keep your space at an even, moderate temperature.
Savings you can see.
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Get a fast payback with significant savings.
The Department of Energy considers window film a top-tier technology for energy conservation with one of the fastest paybacks — approximately three years. Upgrading your windows with 3M™ Window Films can help you achieve significant savings. You could save $1 to $2 per square foot of film installed, or as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass. Building owners around the world are already taking advantage of these savings — isn’t it time you did too?
- Reduce heat gain in summer months by up to 79%
- Save as much as 19 kWh per square foot of glass
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
- Many utility companies offer incentives
- 3M™ Window Films are proven to save energy in all climate zones
- 3M can complete an Energy Plus energy audit on your building to calculate your projected savings
Sustainability.
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Reduce your energy use and your carbon emissions.
Taking control of your environment with 3M™ Window Films is better for our environment. By rejecting the heat of the sun, you use less energy. By keeping your window treatments open, you use less electric lighting and save on energy costs. By upgrading your existing windows, you’re keeping them out of the landfill.
- Keep your existing windows
- Reduce light pollution
- Let in natural light while rejecting heat
- Lower your energy consumption
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Let in the light, not the heat. Excellent comfort and clarity.
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Enhanced views, savings and comfort.
The energy efficiency upgrade cycle.
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Optimize your building with envelope improvements.
There are many energy conservation technologies available to help you save money. It is essential to choose the right products and complete your upgrades in a sequential order so you can maximize your profits. Often, envelope upgrades (such as window film) are overlooked, and owners jump right to optimizing their HVAC system. If you create a more efficient building envelope before HVAC improvements, you may be able to downsize your HVAC equipment in the future, enabling you to reach the maximum possible performance for your profits.
Saving energy is good for everyone’s business.
If you install 3M™ Window Films, you can benefit from energy savings and so much more.
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Office Buildings- Save on energy costs
- Help qualify for LEED credits
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Case Study (PDF, 2.9 MB)
CBRE Office Case Study (PDF, 255 KB)
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Hotels- Increase guest comfort
- Help save on energy costs to stay competitive
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
Bank of Arizona Case Study (PDF, 222 KB)
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Healthcare- Reduce your largest operating expense
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
- Increase patient comfort while reducing energy costs
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Government- Fiscally responsible to conserve energy
- Fast payback — as little as 3 years
United Way Case Study (PDF, 191 KB)
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Architects
3M™ Window Films specifications are measured on 4 base glass types. 3M can provide you the exact specifications of our film applied to any glass using LBNL Optics and Windows software.
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Energy Consultants
By eliminating hot spots, rejecting the sun's heat and reducing glare, 3M™ Window Films can help building managers conserve energy and save on heating and cooling costs year round.
3M™ Window Films simulator.
Seeing is believing. Compare the look and the amount of light allowed through different 3M™ Window Films.
How to buy 3M™ Window Films.
When you contact a 3M Certified Dealer Installer, they’ll get an understanding of your needs, schedule an onsite consultation, recommend a product or products, take measurements and discuss installation logistics.
Our Commercial Certified Dealers have been certified by 3M to deliver outstanding service, installation and satisfaction. When you purchase window film from a 3M Certified Dealer Installer, the warranty for both the film and the labor comes directly from 3M, so you can buy with confidence.
Find the solution you’ve been looking for by contacting a dealer today.
Questions? We're here to help.
Our 3M Certified Dealer Installers are happy to answer any of your questions regarding window films, the installation process or any specific concerns.
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3M™ Window Film. So remarkable you might not have noticed ...
And that’s the point. 3M™ Window Film provides nearly invisible protection from the harsh effects of the sun. Like rejecting up to 97% of heat-producing IR rays and up to 99% of damaging UV rays. You eliminate hot spots, save on energy and protect the people and things you love.
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