A local company helps you go green, keeping energy from flying out the window. From the fabric to the energy saving design, they aren't just green in color.

"They last a really long time, we're not filling the landfills with mini blinds, they'll be on your window for years," said Ahana Richards of Gordon's Window Decor.

The window shades are environmentally friendly. Gordon's coined the term eco-smart to define their shades. A study at Berkley determined just how smart these shades are.

"In Vermont we could save $1.50 per square foot per year with our shades," Gordon Clements of Gordon's Window Decor, said.

For the average home thats about $3,500 per year in energy savings, assuming the average 2,000 square foot home.

Another "green factor" with these shades is that they are locally made and manufactured in Essex Junction, Vt.  This cuts down on shipping.  Because they're locally made, it also keeps the price down for you.

"Since the beginning we've been located here in Vermont. Vermonters are very energy conscious, so we've continually built and redefined our line of products, so that we're providing great energy efficiency at the window, at an affordable price," Clements said.

The shades are receiving national recognition; the next order is being shipped to Washington, D.C.

They also qualify for a tax credit of up to $1,500 for their energy conscious design.

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