NOTED UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY OF BENEFITS OF AWNINGS & REDUCTION OF
SOLAR HEAT GAIN

The Benefits of Awnings

University of Minnesota research has shown that awnings contribute to more sustainable buildings in the following ways;
1) Awnings result in cooling energy savings by reducing direct solar gain through windows. This directly reduces the impact of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions.

2) Peak electricity demand is also reduced by awnings, potentially resulting in reduced mechanical equipment costs. Reduced peak demand may also result in energy cost savings in the future if residential customers are charged higher rates during peak periods.

3) Another outcome is the overall savings to utility companies and the public from a decreased need to build new generating capacity