  {"id":27911,"date":"2016-03-27T09:52:47","date_gmt":"2016-03-27T09:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/?page_id=27911"},"modified":"2025-05-06T06:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:51:08","slug":"energy-toolbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/resources\/energy-efficiency-and-sustainability\/energy-toolbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Toolbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1455808364881{padding-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Energy Toolbox<\/h1>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Quantify the Benefits of Window Film Before You Buy<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ window films provide one of the top energy saving solutions available<br \/>\nfor your building. It can be installed quickly and professionally, allowing you to<br \/>\nbegin realizing your energy saving goals without delay.<\/p>\n<p>Using the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Energy Toolbox, your dealer can estimate your long term<br \/>\nenergy savings and a projected payback period based on your film choice. And,<br \/>\nrebates and tax credits can be applied to offset initial costs, accelerating your<br \/>\nreturn on investment. Long term savings and comfort benefits go on for years.<\/p>\n<p>When considering your film options, examine multiple factors and performance<br \/>\nspecifications. Custom reports generated by the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Energy Toolbox help<br \/>\nyou quantify energy savings and comfort enhancements, providing you with data<br \/>\nand recommendations for film installation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Building Information Modeling<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a sophisticated energy analysis<br \/>\nprocess that simulates projected energy savings due to window film installation.<br \/>\nBIM provides an anticipated return on investment (ROI) payback schedule for<br \/>\nwindow film projects before film is applied, assuring you that energy savings<br \/>\nwill be achieved.<\/p>\n<p>To help our dealers provide BIM services ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Technical Services has<br \/>\ndeveloped an Energy Toolbox to analyze your needs and generate reports that<br \/>\nillustrate how different films will perform, so that you can make an informed<br \/>\ndecision. After looking at scenarios and data from your project, an energy-saving<br \/>\nwindow film strategy is recommended. Technical Services can also suggest<br \/>\ntools for validating the results once the film has been installed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1455813097529{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]    <div class=\"download-list sep-top-md\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/energy-toolbox-dealer-info-sheet-0170.pdf\" class=\"download-link\" target=\"_self\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/energyinfsheets-150x150.jpg\"\/>Energy Toolbox Dealer Info Sheet<\/a>\n    <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458059374765{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #e1efef !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #474747;\"><strong>Toolbox Software<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Technical Services has developed a suite of software for BIM<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">simulations to perform energy analysis on a variety of structures, from small<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">offices to large complex commercial buildings. For highest accuracy, the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">software is selected for each project individually, based upon the type of<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">building, its size and shape, the type of windows and the facades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474747;\"><strong>Toolbox Services<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">The ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Technical Services team has comprehensive experience<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">and knowledge in the field of energy. The team\u2019s qualifications include<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">IWFA certification, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">certification, testing experience and energy simulation experience.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">Technical Services can provide a full range of services, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">BIM simulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Recommendations for the most cost effective or efficient approach to<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">energy projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Up to date information on energy legislation, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Tax rebate programs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Utility rebates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Government legislation such as EPAct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">U.S. Green Building Council\u2019s LEED points from installing window film<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474747;\"><strong>Toolbox Industry Standards<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">The ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Technical Services team uses reliable, industry approved<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">standards for all calculations. DOE-2 and ASHRAE 90.1 calculation procedures<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">drive all ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ building information modeling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474747;\"><strong>The toolbox process<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">If you need a BIM analysis to justify your window film purchase, request an<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">analysis from your local ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ dealer. You will be asked to provide the<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">following information to complete the request:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Location of the building and building orientation (N, S, E, W)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Number of stories and number of occupants<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Floor area and shape<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Type and construction of walls, floor and roof<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Glass area for each facade and shading of windows from awnings,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">trees, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Type of heating and cooling system, including power and efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Location of vents and thermostats as well as the thermostat settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474747;\">Technical Services Consultants will choose the appropriate resources and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">tools to complete the simulation. In certain instances, multiple scenarios can<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">be run to evaluate different options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474747;\">As ROI analysis becomes the norm rather than the exception for commercial<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">building projects, consider the ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Energy Toolbox to help shorten<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">approval cycles or to meet tax credit or rebate requirements for energy-saving<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #474747;\">window film.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1455808364881{padding-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text] ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ Energy Toolbox Quantify the Benefits of Window Film Before You Buy ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ window films provide one of the top energy saving solutions available for your building. It can be installed quickly and professionally, allowing you to begin realizing your energy saving goals without delay. Using the Solar &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/energy-toolbox-dealer-info-sheet-0170.pdf\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15459,"parent":23161,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-27911","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27911"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27911\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23161"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.solargard.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}