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Environment & Energy

hatrack

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2. Doesn't necessarily have to be white, just lighter . . .

Reply to snot (Reply #1)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 11:10 AM

Jul 13

We had to replace our roof about 15 years ago. At that time (believe it or not!) there was a tax credit for selecting more reflective shingles. It wasn't huge - maybe $500 - but it certainly helped.

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Atlanta Mandates Reflective "Cool Roofs" (Cue Corporate Pushback & Lawsuits In 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . ) [View all] hatrack Jul 13 OP

Good topic! snot Jul 13 #1

Doesn't necessarily have to be white, just lighter . . . hatrack Jul 13 #2

Two really good emerging technologies IbogaProject Jul 13 #5

Its called HOTlanta for a reason - Its too damn hot!! tulipsandroses Jul 13 #3

Hopefully they are also banning the sale of any non compliant roofing materials MichMan Jul 13 #4