An article was recently featured on CNBC and in the Washington Post touting the fact that cool roofs can be a quick and effective solution for saving energy in the summer and fall heat. In the article, the author joins a group of volunteers participating in New York City’s Cool Roofs program, which aims to coat one million square feet of roofs this year. The volunteers coated a retirement home with a cool coating that is expected to lower the roof surface temperature by 50 to 60 degrees. The article outlines pivotal cool roof legislation around the country and cites former California Energy Commissioner Art Rosenfeld, who states that 1,000 square feet of roofing painted white can save ten tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent of taking one car off the road for two and a half years