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What are Energy Efficient Shades?

At AIM, we offer smart and energy-efficient window shades that help keep your home comfortable while reducing your energy bills. Our products, including Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Sonnette® Roller Shades, Vignette® Roman Shades, and Duette® Vertiglide Vertical Shades, are designed to keep heat in during winter and out during summer, saving up to 50% of energy that could be lost through your windows. 

For extra convenience, we also offer PowerView automation, which lets you control your shades with a voice command, a remote, or a smartphone. This feature not only makes it easier to use your shades but also helps you save more energy, making it a smart choice for your home.

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Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with PowerView Automation and Room Darkening fabric for bathroom
Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Shades with UltraGlide operation and Duolite light control system for Colorado homes

Benefits of Energy Efficient Shades

At AIM, we understand the importance of keeping your home comfortable while saving on energy costs. Our energy efficient shades are designed to help you achieve both, making them a smart addition to any home. Here’s why choosing energy efficient shades can benefit you:

  1. Save Money on Energy: These shades help keep your home warm during winter and cool in summer, reducing the need for heating and air conditioning and lowering your utility bills.
  2. Enhanced Comfort: By maintaining a consistent indoor temperature, energy efficient shades create a more comfortable living environment year-round.
  3. UV Protection: They block harmful sunlight that can cause fading to furniture, carpets, and curtains, helping your belongings look new longer.
  4. Increased Privacy: Adjustable settings allow you to let in natural light while keeping your home private from outside view.
  5. Boost Home Value: Energy efficient window treatments are an attractive feature for potential buyers, adding value when you decide to sell.
  6. Environmentally Friendly: Using less energy means a smaller carbon footprint, making these shades a greener choice for your home.

Browse Products That Work As Energy-Efficient Shades

Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Shades with PowerView Automation, Top-Down Bottom-Up operation, and Light Filtering fabric
Duette® Cellular Shades
Duette® Cellular Shades are great for saving energy. They have a special design that traps air in pockets, helping to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. These shades look neat and tidy and come in many colors and levels of light blocking, so you can choose how much light and privacy you want. They fit all kinds of window shapes and sizes, making them very versatile.
Duette® Cellular Shades
Energy-Efficient Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades with Custom Clutch and Room Darkening fabric for Colorado homes
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades are stylish and simple. They have a unique curved shape that makes them look elegant and helps control the room's temperature and light. The fabric layers soften incoming sunlight, creating a cozy feel. These shades are easy to use and come in various colors and textures to match any room's decor.
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Vignette Roman Shades with LiteRise cordless operation and Light Filtering fabric
Vignette® Roman Shades
Vignette® Roman Shades give a modern twist to traditional roman shades. They are made with fine fabrics that fold neatly when you raise them. You can choose from sheer to opaque fabrics to manage how much light and privacy you need. These shades look tidy because the cords are hidden, making them safe around kids and pets. They add a sophisticated touch to any room and fit well with both modern and classic styles.
Vignette® Roman Shades
Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with Vertiglide vertical operation and Light Filtering fabric
Duette® Vertiglide™
Duette® Vertiglide Shades are perfect for big windows and sliding doors. They hang vertically, which is great for larger spaces where regular shades wouldn't work well. These shades also use the energy-saving honeycomb design to help control the temperature and provide privacy. They are especially good for contemporary homes, adding both function and style. You can use them alone or with other window treatments for a consistent look throughout your home.
Duette® Vertiglide™
Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with PowerView Automation, Top-Down Bottom-Up operation, and Room Darkening fabric for Colorado homes
Applause® Cellular Shades
Applause® Cellular Shades are designed to help improve energy efficiency while enhancing comfort and style throughout your home. Their cellular construction creates insulating air pockets that help reduce heat transfer at the window, keeping rooms cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Available in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and opacity levels, Applause® Honeycomb Shades provide excellent light control and privacy while helping Colorado homeowners manage energy costs.
Applause® Cellular Shades
Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Shades Layered with Curtains in Castle Rock Home
Drapes, Curtains, & Side Panels
Custom drapes, curtains, and side panels by Carole Fabrics add beauty, softness, and an extra layer of insulation to your windows. When paired with shades, blinds, or used on their own, drapery can help reduce heat gain during warmer months and minimize heat loss during colder seasons. Available in an extensive selection of fabrics, patterns, textures, and linings, custom drapery allows Colorado homeowners to create a tailored look while improving comfort and privacy. From elegant floor-to-ceiling panels to functional room-darkening treatments, drapery is a stylish way to enhance your home's energy efficiency.
Drapes, Curtains, & Side Panels
Energy-Efficient Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades with Custom Clutch operation and Room Darkening fabric installed in Colorado home

Energy Efficient Shades FAQ’s

Yes, honeycomb shades (also known as cellular shades) are highly energy efficient. Their unique design features cells that trap air, creating a layer of insulation that helps maintain a consistent room temperature. This reduces the need for heating and cooling, leading to energy savings. Honeycomb shades are available in various cell sizes and can be single, double, or triple-celled, with greater insulation properties as you increase the number of layers.

Roller shades can be energy efficient, depending on the material used. While traditional roller shades might offer basic coverage and light control, those made with thermal or blackout fabrics provide better insulation and energy efficiency. However, they generally do not perform as well as cellular shades in terms of insulation because they lack the air-trapping cells that provide a barrier against heat and cold.

Roman shades can be moderately energy efficient if they are made with insulating fabrics and are well fitted to the window to minimize air leaks around the edges. For enhanced energy efficiency, roman shades can be combined with a thermal lining, which adds an extra layer of insulation. Like roller shades, they don't inherently provide as much insulation as cellular shades but can be effective if constructed with the right materials.

Blackout cellular shades tend to be more energy efficient compared to their lighter counterparts. The blackout material not only blocks light but also improves the shade's ability to insulate a room. The layers that make a shade blackout also add thickness and density, which enhances its thermal properties by better trapping air and reducing heat transfer. This makes blackout cellular shades an excellent choice for maximizing energy efficiency and controlling indoor temperatures

Many energy-efficient shades also block harmful UV rays, protecting your furniture, floors, and artworks from sun damage.

Yes, by providing additional insulation, these shades help maintain your home’s temperature, which can reduce the need for heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer, leading to lower energy costs.

Absolutely, these shades come in various styles, colors, and materials to match any décor.



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