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Articles about Energy Star
Look for the Star
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has developed a program to promote the use of roofing products that help save energy
Why Buy Energy Star?
ENERGY STAR-compliant roof products reflect the sun’s heat and prevent it from entering a home or building, thereby reducing the amount of electricity needed to run air conditioning and maintain indoor comfort.
How to Buy Cool Roofs
There are three properties to look for when selecting a roof material to reduce building cooling load: high solar reflectance, endurance of high reflectance over time.
A Time to Reflect: EPA Looks at Energy Saving Roofs
The EPA’s Energy Star program looks at Energy Saving Roofs and has been labeling energy efficient roofing products and now is looking at reflective roofing.
Energy Star Roof Products Program
The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Energy Star Roof Products Program Charter Partner companies at the National Roofing Contractors Association Convention (NRCA) in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 9, 1999.