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The SolarSmart Roof Alliance is an organization of roofing product trade associations
who are committed to providing credible information about the environmental, performance
and economic issues regarding sustainable and reflective roofing systems.
This Web site will be regularly updated to provide you with the latest credible
information and research about energy efficiency, durability, and related performance
statistics for residential, commercial and industrial roofs.
- Roof Reflectivity “mandate” is spreading rapidly
- Lack of substantiating data for some “cool” or reflective roof
claims
- Lack of balanced information in the trade press
- Apparent governmental “endorsement” of certain roof products
- Individual groups trying to address the issue
- Recognized need for coordination
- More efficient use of resources
- Increased credibility from diverse group membership
Vision
- SSRA is the most credible source of information when considering the use of
a reflective roof.
Mission
- SSRA’s mission is to educate policymakers and the construction marketplace
about the environmental, performance and economic issues when considering the
use of a reflective roof.
Core Values
- SSRA members stand for solid technical data behind reflective roof claims.
Critical Issues
- Public policy issues in California and other jurisdictions
- Misinformation in the marketplace about reflective roofs
- EPA EnergyStar Roof Program Claims
Goal 1: Government Relations
Actively support and promote policies and initiatives, including building and
energy codes, that credibly consider all economic, environmental and performance
issues surrounding the use of sustainable and reflective roofing systems.
Goal 2: Technical
To assess the technical information supporting the use of sustainable and reflective
roofing systems and sponsor research, when necessary.
Goal 3 Communications
To educate public and private sector decision makers about all factors to be considered
when using sustainable and reflective roofing systems.
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