ENERGY STAR Phaseout for Roofing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are sunsetting the ENERGY STAR® reflective roof program effective June 1, 2022, and as a result, all references to ENERGY STAR must cease by this date.
As a leader in the commercial roofing industry and the largest manufacturer of reflective and non-reflective roofing materials, Versico supports this change, as it eliminates one source of confusion around energy-efficient roof design.
As a general energy efficiency rule, reflective roofs are best suited for cooling-dominated climates where buildings' air conditioning demands (or costs) exceed their heating demands. These buildings are typically in southern markets – ASHRAE Zones 1, 2, and parts of 3. In heating-dominated climates, a non-reflective roof covering is ideal for reducing heating costs and the burning of fossil fuels, as well as mitigating the risk of condensation-related issues within the roofing assembly.
Versico always recommends carefully selecting a roofing system based on performance attributes and considering the building's design, intended use, location, and climatic conditions.
For building owners and specifiers looking for other resources on reflective roofing, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has information, as well as reflectivity and emissivity ratings for registered roofing products. CRRC information is also included within Versico’s Technical Data Bulletins for products.
For additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact Craig Tyler.
As a leader in the commercial roofing industry and the largest manufacturer of reflective and non-reflective roofing materials, Versico supports this change, as it eliminates one source of confusion around energy-efficient roof design.
As a general energy efficiency rule, reflective roofs are best suited for cooling-dominated climates where buildings' air conditioning demands (or costs) exceed their heating demands. These buildings are typically in southern markets – ASHRAE Zones 1, 2, and parts of 3. In heating-dominated climates, a non-reflective roof covering is ideal for reducing heating costs and the burning of fossil fuels, as well as mitigating the risk of condensation-related issues within the roofing assembly.
Versico always recommends carefully selecting a roofing system based on performance attributes and considering the building's design, intended use, location, and climatic conditions.
For building owners and specifiers looking for other resources on reflective roofing, the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has information, as well as reflectivity and emissivity ratings for registered roofing products. CRRC information is also included within Versico’s Technical Data Bulletins for products.
For additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact Craig Tyler.
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