Cool Roofs Help Schools and Local Governments
The Local Government Commission is helping to coordinate the
California Energy Commission’s Cool Savings Program. The
focus will be to help local governments, schools, colleges and
universities install cool roofs this year.
What’s a cool roof? While most roofing materials absorb
heat, a cool roof reflects at least 65% of the sunlight hitting
it, significantly reducing the amount of heat penetrating the
structure. Cooling energy savings resulting from a cool roof can
be 20% or more. The amount of savings will depend upon your geographic
location (hotter climates mean more savings) and the condition
of your building (less efficient buildings will save more with
a cool roof). Cool roof rebates are available for air conditioned
spaces throughout most of California.
Most approved cool roof products are for flat roofs, including
coatings and membranes. For peaked roofs, there currently is only
a clay tile, but a cement tile manufacturer is also seeking approval.
New program details are being approved as we go to print. They
will be easier than the initial requirements and it is anticipated
that the rebated amount per square foot will be increased. There
is great interest in getting savings this summer, so the rebate
amount will be reduced after September 30th.
For a list of USEPA Energy Star approved products and other
program information, visit: http://www.consumerenergycenter.com/coolroof/
Public entities should contact:
Anyone else should contact one of the following program administrators:
- In LADWP territory:
LADWP,
(213) 367-4988
- In SMUD territory:
SMUD,
(916) 732-6484
- Southern California:
San Diego Regional Energy Office,
(619) 857-5022
- Northern California:
Sacramento Tree Foundation
(916) 924-8733 or
(510) 595-7674
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