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Sun and Rain Management Can Save Cities Billions

You can’t control the weather, but a new report shows how Washington DC could reap billions of dollars in net benefits by managing sun and rain with cool roofs, cool roads, and green infrastructure.

In the Lighten Up Blog:

Without Cool and Green Surfaces, Cities Leave Billions of Dollars on the Table

From the Knowledge Base:

Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington DC

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New Studies Confirm Cool Roofs Are a Benefit in Cool Climates

A number of new studies from Concordia, City University of New York, and Princeton show that cool roofs save energy even in cool climates.

In the Lighten Up Blog:

New Thinking on Cool Roofs in Cool Climates

From the Knowledge Base:

Effect of Cool Roofs on Commercial Buildings Energy Use in Cold Climates

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Cool Roofs Reduce the Cost of Peak Power Demand

Cool roofs are a potent peak energy reducer and now we have the numbers to prove it.

In the Lighten Up Blog:

New Infographic Explains Peak Savings from Cool Roofs

From the Knowledge Base:

Reducing Peak Energy Demand: A Hidden Benefit of Cool Roofs

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Cool Tools for Cool Cities

Cool cities need cool tools—that’s why we’ve put together our resources page, full of useful information for anyone interested in learning more about reflective surfaces and the urban heat island effect.

In the Lighten Up Blog:

Los Angeles White Roofs Building Code is Online

From the Knowledge Base:

Georgetown University Urban Heat Island Toolkit

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Many Cities Are Already Confronting Urban Heat

A new survey from the Global Cool Cities Alliance (GCCA), and the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that many cities are developing strategies to reduce excess urban heat, and that states, neighboring jurisdictions, utilities, and building owners are helping to mainstream these practices.

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Adapting to a Changing World

From the Knowledge Base:

Cool Policies for Cool Cities

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Saving Lives During Heat Waves

Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, more severe, and are lasting longer. New studies show how reflective surfaces can help save lives around the world.

In the Lighten Up Blog:

Study Shows How Increased Reflectivity Can Save Lives

From the Knowledge Base:

Avoided Heat-Related Mortality through Climate Adaptation Strategies in Three US Cities

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The Practical Guide to Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements was developed as an informative primer and implementation guide for cool roofs enthusiasts, from the curious to professionals.

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