Installing a Cool Roof system will produce cool savings.

The use of reflective roofing materials or Cool Roof systems is one of the best methods for keeping solar heat out of buildings and increasing energy savings. White Cool Roofs normally stay 50 to 60 degrees F cooler at peak times than traditional darker roofing membranes offering important benefits to building owners and contractors while protecting the environment from the negative effects of urban heat islands. Cool Roofs stay cool for reduced electrical demand, increased energy savings and improved building comfort. Less cooling system wear and tear also means reduced maintenance expense. The magnitudes of energy savings also depends upon building type, level of roof insulation and ventilation rate. Periodic cleaning may be required to maintain roof reflectivity.

GenFlex white TPO and white RM (PVC) carry the EnergyStar label for approved energy saving roofing products. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EnergyStar labeling program identifies roofing products that can reduce energy consumption and reduce problems associated with heat build-up, smog and air pollution.

The following are links to web sites that provide additional information on the EnergyStar program or incentives for installing Cool Roofing systems:

Cool Roof Info

United States Department of Energy (EPA)
www.energystar.gov

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
www.dsireusa.org

BOMA International and RealWinWin Partner On Energy Rebate and Efficiency Programs
www.energyvortex.com/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=899

State of California: California Energy Commission Programs & Funding
www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/ab970

State of California Consumer Energy
www.consumerenergycenter.com/coolroof

PositivEnergy - Community Energy Conservation
www.pstvnrg.com

San Diego Regional Energy Office
www.sdenergy.com

Building Codes, Research & General Info

Cool Roof Rating Council
www.coolroofs.org

California State Rebate Program
www.coolroofs.info

California Energy Commission
www.energy.ca.gov/peakload

State of CA Consumer Energy
www.consumerenergycenter.com

PositivEnergy - Community Energy Conservation
www.pstvnrg.com

San Diego Regional Energy Office
www.sdenergy.com

Florida Solar Energy Center
www.fsec.ucf.edu

National Institute of Standards & Technology
www.bfrl.nist.gov

Rocky Mountain Institute
www.rmi.org

Building Operating Management
www.facilitiesnet.com

Single-Ply Roofing Institute
www.spri.org

The Architectural Catalog
www.arcat.com

Sustainable Design, Energy Efficient Products & General Green Information

Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org

Green Building Links
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/Links

Building Industry Professionals for Environmental Responsibility
www.biperusa.biz

Environmental Building News
www.buildinggreen.com

Green Building Concepts
www.greenconcepts.com

Residential Environmental Design
www.reddawn.com

Oikos: Green Building Source
www.oikos.com/index.lasso

The EcoGateway - Green Design & Building Links
www.ecoiq.com/onlineresources/center/listoflinks/greendesign

Pilot city in the US Environmental Protection Agency's Heat Island Reduction Initiative
www.energy.ca.gov/coolcommunity