Cool Roofs

 

For commercial buildings with flat or low slope roofs, U.S. Grid Solutions offers Energy Star-rated single-ply roofing products that deliver significant advantages including big energy savings.

 

Cool roofing products are designed to reflect the sun's heat and reduce the amount of heat transferred to the building below. By reflecting more sunlight and absorbing less heat, buildings can reduce the energy required for air conditioning.

 

According to the U.S. DOE and EPA's Energy Star program (www.EnergyStar.gov):

"Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings - sixth of all electricity generated in this country.

ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building.

ENERGY STAR qualified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15 percent."

 

Incorporating this technology into commercial buildings during new construction or retrofits, combined with new insulation materials can be a major contributor to cutting energy costs.

 

These projects may qualify for incentives under the Federal Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (as well as other programs), and may qualify for U.S. Grid Solutions' competitive financing options.