Advanced Window Films Technology Assessment

This report is of the first phase of a technical analysis that evaluates the savings potential and market viability of ‘advanced window film’ products that may offer improved characteristics relative to traditional tinted films. The advanced window films, defined for this project as ‘spectrally selective’ and ‘low-e’ window films, are an evolution of the older tinted film technology. Phase 1 of this project consisted of multiple data collection activities: 1) Literature Review, 2) Review of NFRC product database, 3) Market actor surveys, 4) Evaluation of sites with existing window films, and 5) Simulation modeling and analysis.