Saving energy with blackout curtains

Whether it's summer or winter, blackout curtains can help you save cash on cooling and heating bills - and every bit of energy you save is a little less strain on the environment.


Blackout curtains just aren't for blocking light. 33% of home heating and cooling energy loss occurs via your windows. Blackout curtains can help insulate your home, saving you money in heating and cooling and the energy savings can also assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. Additionally, as blackout curtains are much heavier than normal curtains, you can expect them to last a long time.

How do blackout curtains work?

Blackout curtains have a backing that is made from a very tightly woven fabric, usually multiple layered, which blocks most of the light; with some brands claiming up to 99.9%. reduction

How much energy can be saved?

According to the Eclipse Curtains site, their blackout curtains can reduce thermal loss by up to 25%; so if you're spending a few thousand dollars a year on heating and cooling, the savings add up quite quickly and can offset the cost of the curtains within a short space of time.

Other benefits of blackout curtains

I hate noise.. I mean really, really hate it. Noise pollution is a major problem for many people and is one of the most underrated environmental threats. Excess noise has negative physical and psychological effects on people and animals. It seems there's no peace in the burbs any more, even when we need it most - at night time when we're trying to sleep. Blackout curtains won't soundproof a room, but they will certainly help significantly reduce the noise level.