Landscape Shading

by dale 16. December 2008 15:08
The heat from the sun that is absorbed through windows and roofs can greatly contribute to increased air conditioner use. A simple change in your landscape design can dramatically reduce your cooling costs. The process of landscape shading and evapotranspiration (the process of a plant actively moving and releasing water vapor) from trees can reduce surrounding air temperatures by up to 9 degrees! For virtually all of your shading needs, in any climate, and for all seasons, a landscape can be designed to incorporate shade and evapotranspiration by using trees, shrubs, and plants of various sizes, densities, and shapes. Again, it may seem self-explanatory, but the less you use your air conditioner, the less power you use, and that leads to less power that your plant has to generate. Check out more about landscape shading and much more at the U.S. Department of Energy's website: www.energy.gov

Tags:  Heating & Air Conditioning | Outdoor & Landscaping

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