Doing the right thing is not always easy or inexpensive, but it is always the best choice. Business owners who want to make their company green must weigh the benefits with the costs. Eco-smart building options are a worthwhile investment. The designs improve company sustainability and let customers know the company cares about its environmental impact.

Energy-efficient windows offer businesses an option that is less costly than a complete renovation, and they have an immediate impact. Updated windows are the right choice for anyone that wants a product that boosts the appearance of the business and returns the cost of the investment in lower energy costs.

Impress Green Consumers

The general population today understands the need for energy efficiency and reducing personal impact. Many people want to leave a safe planet for their children and have a cleaner world for themselves. Those concerns affect how consumers spend money.

Reports show that the sales of sustainable products have grown at a rate that is substantially higher than comparable items. Consumers that purchase these products have the same concern about how the companies they support operate their business. 

Windows have the benefit of being on view for everyone. Companies that replace inefficient windows with green, energy-saving models show a willingness to invest money to reduce the carbon footprint they leave behind. 

Protect the Planet

Businesses that want to set trends will benefit from making the right choices. The decision to spend a little more initially on eco-friendly windows can encourage others in the community to do the same. Studies have shown that homeowners are more likely to buy green products when a neighbor takes the initiative and puts them in their home.

The same can prove true in the business world. A business that acts as innovators and trendsetters in environmental causes will gain a favorable reputation from its customer base. Additionally, the choices will help to protect the planet. A decision that encourages others to make similar changes enables the benefit to the environment to increase. 

Save Some Money

Most business owners want to help the environment and do what is best for their community but staying profitable is a priority. Replacing windows may not seem like it could contribute to business profits. It can potentially financially aid the business in a few ways. 

The most obvious benefit is the energy savings. The U.S. Department of Energy states that windows with low-E coatings can reduce window energy loss by 30-40 percent compared to traditional windows. In commercial buildings with many windows or large display windows in a store-front, the amount of money saved on heating and cooling bills could be substantial.

Another potentially beneficial result of upgrading windows to energy-efficient models is the potential to draw in more customers. Businesses can advertise their decision to make the change as their first step towards improving their overall energy efficiency. Added customer loyalty and the potential to reach new customers can offer an opportunity to increase sales. 

Green products like windows, which reduce energy loss, lower the operating expense for the business. Lower costs lead to greater profits and make it possible for more energy-saving upgrades to occur. Companies that make these changes could lower their expenses dramatically over a few years. The accumulated savings make it easier to invest consistently in more upgrades as green technology advances. 

So often in business, it is necessary to spend money to make money. An investment in energy efficiency benefits the company and the planet. At Ken Caryl Glass, Inc., we offer energy-efficient window systems for upgrades and new builds. We also have alternatives like 3M™ Thinsulate™ Window Film that improve efficiency quickly and affordably. Contact us today to discuss your options.