Most brands of window blinds will qualify for the energy star tax credit.
Unfortunately, according to the Energy Star website, any sort of window treatment, including shutters, cannot earn the energy star rating.
There are blackout shutters that are available that block out a majority of the light.
Home depot has a varity of shutters that can withstand harsh weather that vary in brand,shape,color, and design.
Brands that make cellular shades are more energy efficient window blinds.
How do I find out the brand name of the window I have?
Energy star is a rating system for fridges & freezers - not a brand name. The size is whatever the manufacturer want to make it.
All five star rated air conditioners are energy efficient irrespective of any brand. Air conditioners (Split/ Window) are judged on star rating of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. More the stars more will be the savings. ACs installed with latest scroll technology compressor with five star rating is the best option available in the market. The proven technology in commercial sector-Copeland Scroll is now available with 2 TR spilt air conditioners.
The thickness of vinyl shutters depends on the brand of the shutter and style of shutter. Many shutters use materials that are between 1/8 of an inch and 1/4 of an inch thick. Advances in vinyl technology make even the thinner shutters dent resistant.
Air conditioners (Split/ Window) are judged on star rating of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. More the stars more will be the savings. ACs installed with latest scroll technology compressor with five star rating is the best option available in the market. The proven technology in commercial sector-Copeland Scroll is now available with 2 TR spilt air conditioners. In fact, all five star rated air conditioners are energy efficient irrespective of any brand.
Brand is not that important as long as it is the proper weight and API rating.
The Sleep Logic brand of mattresses has a fairly good rating. Most of their mattresses are rated between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars.
Rating a brand of beer and rating the pub in which it is served is a very subjective experience. There are sites that try to do this in an objective way. Try using RateBeer or Beervana.
The Redi Shade Easy Touch Window Shade is easy.