[OKC] FW: What an opportunity -- white roofs

[Alig, Jennifer L.]

More info on cool roofs, white roofs, other roofs, and the differences between all of these roofs.  Thanks to Ken Fitzsimmons for this great info.

 

 

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

 

Also see table at bottom for comparison of materials for reflectance

 

 


Federal EnergyStar® Tax Credits


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress in 2009 entitles you to receive up to a $1500 tax credit if you install specific energy-efficient products which carry an EnergyStar® rating. The guidelines for residential roofing products require that products have a minimum solar reflectivity (SR value) of .25.

EnergyStar® products can save money near-term and long-term by reducing your utility bills, reducing your tax liability, and increasing your home's energy efficiency.


What is included in the Tax Credit?


Tax Credit:  30% of materials cost up to $1500. Installation/labor costs do not qualify.

Expires:  At the present time, the tax credit is available through December 31, 2010.

Details:  For roofing & insulation, the residence must be an existing home and your primary residence. For windows and doors, the tax credit is available for both existing homes and new construction, and both pricipal residences and second homes qualify. Visit the EnergyStar® website for complete details.


What's the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?


A tax deduction reduces your taxable income. For example, if your taxable income is $50,000 and you have a $1,500 tax deduction, your taxable income would be reduced to $48,500.

A tax credit reduces your tax liability. For example, if you owe $3,000 in taxes at the end of the year, and you have a $1,500 tax credit, then you only owe $1,500 in taxes instead of the original $3,000. If you are getting a refund at the end of the year, you can still most likely collect the entire tax credit, as long as the amount of income taxes that you paid throughout the year is more than the total amount of tax credit that you are claiming.

If you haven't paid any taxes during the year, you can't claim the tax credit for energy efficiency.


What types of products quality?


Roofing (asphalt and metal)
Insulation
Windows and Doors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Biomass Stoves
Water Heaters (non-solar)

 


Reflectance of Roof Materials

Material

Solar Reflectance
(%)

Temperature of Roof over Air Temperature (°F)

Bright white coating (ceramic, elastomeric) on smooth surface

80%

15°

White membrane

70%-80%

15°-25°

White metal

60%-70%

25°-36°

Bright white coating (ceramic, elastomeric) on rough surface

60%

36°

Bright aluminum coating

55%

51°

Premium white shingle

35%

60°

Generic white shingle

25%

70°

Light brown/gray shingle

20%

75°

Dark red tile

18%-33%

62°-77°

Dark shingle

8%-19%

76°-87°

Black shingle or materials

5%

90°

Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Florida Solar Energy Center

 

 

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