The ENERGY STAR® Roofing Program will be phased out by June 1, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced they are sunsetting the ENERGY STAR reflective roof program effective 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 Construction Materials supports this change, as it eliminates one source of confusion regarding energy efficient roof design.
As a rule of thumb for energy efficiency, reflective roofs are best suited for cooling-dominated climates where buildings' air conditioning demands or costs exceed their heating demands – typically, southern markets in 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 to as mitigate the risk of condensation-related issues within the roofing assembly.
Carlisle continues to advocate for careful selection of complete roofing systems based on required performance attributes and considering the building's design, intended use, location, and climatic conditions.
Additional Resources
For more information on roof condensation, reference the November 2012 Design Advisory on how to avoid condensation issues from occupancy- or construction-generated moisture.
November 2012 Design Advisory
For more information on the condensation risks of cool roofs, check out this short animation.
Condensation Risks of Cool Roofs
For further reading, visit the Carlisle SynTec website for a white paper on Mechanically Attached Roof Systems in Cold Climate Zones.
White Paper
Contact Craig Tyler at Craig.Tyler@CarlisleCCM.com with questions.