Heating and cooling costs the average homeowner more than $1,000 a year - nearly half the home's total energy bill. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays and can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100 degrees.
Less heat coming through the roof means your air conditioner is not working as hard, reducing its workload by 10-15 percent.
Beginning June 1, 2011, you can get a one-time incentive of $0.25 per square foot of qualifying roofing products, up to a maximum of $400 per residence. You might qualify for a federal tax credit as well, check out some information here
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Products must meet the most current ENERGY STAR® guidelines
Participation Standards
- You must be a Gulf Power residential customer.
- A one-time incentive of $0.25 per square foot of qualifying roofing products up to a maximum of $400 per residence.
- Qualifying products must be new, over conditioned space purchased and installed after June 1, 2011.
- Qualifying roofing products must constitute the uppermost surface of the building structure only.
- Qualifying roofing products must meet the most current ENERGY STAR® guidelines and have an initial solar reflectance as defined below.
- Greater than or equal to 0.65 for low-slope roofs Ð defined in accordance with ASTM Standard E 1918-97 as roof surfaces with a slope of 2:12 inches, or less.
- Greater than or equal to 0.25 for steep-slope roofs Ð defined as roof surfaces with a slope greater than 2:12 inches.
- Prior to payment of incentive, the following conditions must be met:
- Complete incentive application
- Documentation of proof of product qualifications (including manufacturer and the appropriate efficiency specifications of the products)
- Sales receipt documentation including date of installation
- Application must be made within 60 days of the installation of qualifying products
- Installation must pass Gulf PowerÕs verification process
- Windows - $1 per square foot for qualified windows or film
- Heating and cooling - Maintenance program for central heating and cooling systems provides discounts up to $215 on routine maintenance, up to $300 for ductwork repair, $150 for fan motor replacement, and up to $1,000 for a new heat pump system or $500 per ton for geothermal systems.
- Energy Check Up - Free analysis of the energy efficiency of your home is the first step to find ways to use less energy and save money.
To find qualifying equipment or products, check out ENERGY STAR ™
U.S. Department of Energy offers advice about Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Calculators and tools to see if an energy efficient product is right for you.
Download this booklet full of ways to save money and energy at home.
Library of detailed information about efficiency in your home or business.
- According to Energy Star, "solar reflectance is the most important characteristic of a roof product in terms of yielding the highest energy savings during warmer months." If you want to green your roof, making it reflective is the key.
- Reflective Roof Products These products come in more than one form - reflective roof coverings, tiles, paints and PVC sheets. Check out Energy Star's complete product list.
- Another bonus is that these products protect your roof. That means your roof will last longer which increases the overall eco-friendliness of your house's top.
Learn more about reflective roofing at Cool Roof Council
