Update on ENERGY STAR Phaseout
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they are sunsetting the ENERGY STAR reflective roof program effective June 1, 2022.
Important dates:
The ENERGY STAR® roofing program will be phased out by June 1, 2022.
Program partners must cease production of printed or electronic marketing material using the ENERGY STAR mark by June 1, 2021.
All references to ENERGY STAR must cease by June 1, 2022.
As a leader in the commercial roofing industry and the largest manufacturer of reflective and non-reflective roofing materials, Carlisle 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 to reduce heating costs and the burning of fossil fuels, as well as mitigate the risk of condensation-related issues within the roofing assembly.
Carlisle always recommends carefully selecting a roofing system based on performance attributes and considering the building's design, intended use, location, and climatic conditions.
To review the SPRI Advisory Bulletin on construction-generated moisture, click here.
To review the November 2012 Design Advisory on how to avoid condensation issues from occupancy- or construction-generated moisture, click here.
For a white paper on mechanically attached roof systems in cold climate zones, click here.
Contact Craig Tyler with questions.
Important dates:
The ENERGY STAR® roofing program will be phased out by June 1, 2022.
Program partners must cease production of printed or electronic marketing material using the ENERGY STAR mark by June 1, 2021.
All references to ENERGY STAR must cease by June 1, 2022.
As a leader in the commercial roofing industry and the largest manufacturer of reflective and non-reflective roofing materials, Carlisle 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 to reduce heating costs and the burning of fossil fuels, as well as mitigate the risk of condensation-related issues within the roofing assembly.
Carlisle always recommends carefully selecting a roofing system based on performance attributes and considering the building's design, intended use, location, and climatic conditions.
To review the SPRI Advisory Bulletin on construction-generated moisture, click here.
To review the November 2012 Design Advisory on how to avoid condensation issues from occupancy- or construction-generated moisture, click here.
For a white paper on mechanically attached roof systems in cold climate zones, click here.
Contact Craig Tyler with questions.
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