According to the magazine Industrial Fabric Products Review, April 2007, a study done at the University of Minnesota found that there are great savings to be had by using an awning. The following excerpt is based on their findings .
If you have a standard double clear window in a wood or vinyl frame you can achieve the following savings in Phoenix when cooling your house with a window:
| Awning | Energy(kWh) | Energy Saved | Cost | Cost $ Saved |
| None | 7438 | - | $870 | - |
| 12 month | 5905 | 21% | $691 | $179 |
| Summer | 6011 | 19% | $703 | $167 |