%0 Report
%K Heat Island
%K Case Studies
%A Steven J Konopacki
%A Hashem Akbari
%D 2001
%G eng
%T Measured energy savings and demand reduction from a reflective roof membrane on a large retail store in Austin
%2 LBNL-47149
%8 06/2001
%X <p>A reflective roof is typically light in color and absorbs less sunlight than a conventional dark-colored roof. Less absorbed sunlight means a lower surface temperature, which directly reduces heat gain through the roof and air-conditioning (a/c) demand. Thus reflective roofs reduce a/c energy use, the degree to which primarily depends upon building type, level of roof insulation, plenum ventilation, a/c size and efficiency, and of course, roof albedo.</p>