Have you seen ENERGY STAR® ratings on certain items and wondered what it means? The ENERGY STAR program is a joint effort by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The goal of the program is to help consumers save money and protect the environment. That goal is accomplished through the use of energy efficient products and practices.
Everyone is interested in saving energy and money. Here’s something you may not have considered. You can save money on your cooling costs by using ENERGY STAR rated roofing shingles. Most people are familiar with the ENERGY STAR rating for appliances, computers, electronics, heating and air conditioning equipment, lights and fans, but building materials (like residential asphalt shingles) can also receive ENERGY STAR ratings. Roofing shingles that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating reflect more of the sun’s rays than other shingles. This has been shown to keep the roof surface cooler. Less heat is transferred into the home. Using these shingles can reduce the amount of time your air conditioner needs to be running, resulting in lower energy bills.
There are several main benefits to ENERGY STAR rated asphalt shingles. The homeowner receives lower energy bills, the roof remains cooler, so the air conditioner runs less. In addition, you extend the life of your air conditioning system by reducing the wear and tear on the system. You also help the environment. Using less energy to cool your home decrease carbon dioxide emissions. Another additional benefit is the extended life of the asphalt shingles. Keeping the shingles at a lower temperature slows the aging of the roof.
Several of the main residential roofing asphalt shingle manufacturers offer shingles that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating. CertainTeed, GAF, IKO, and Owens Corning all offer ENERGY STAR shingles.
As you can see, many manufacturers offer energy efficient choices. You can be sure that you can find a shingle that will add to the beauty of your home and at the same time, save you some money and help the environment. Making the decision to use ENERGY STAR rated asphalt shingles either during home design or roof replacement is an excellent choice.
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