Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Harnessing the Mutual Benefits of Cool Roofs and Rooftop PV
Cool roofs and rooftop (rooftop solar photovoltaics) are two strategies that home and building owners can use to cut energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience. This document identifies how these strategies can be used together to enhance the benefits of both. Download the pamphlet today!
Cool roofs and urban heat
Rising temperatures threaten our communities. High heat negatively affects our health and well-being, productivity, energy use, school performance and more. These challenges are more frequently borne by low- income communities and communities of color. Learn how cool roofs can mitigate this.
Understanding cool roofs
A cool roof is a roof that reflects more solar energy away from its surface and more efficiently radiates absorbed heat away from the building than other roofs. This helps air-conditioned buildings use less energy. You may want to install a cool roof to reduce building energy use, lower utility bills, ...
