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Fluorescent Pigments for High Performance Cool Roofing and Facades

PPG Industries, Inc. will develop high-performing dark-colored pigments for use in cool roof coatings. These pigments would satisfy customers' demand for dark-colored cool roofs and lead to 0.17 quads of energy savings annually.
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Scope
Funded Performer
PPG Industries, Inc.
Partners (not funded)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Agreement Total
$474,000
Match Total
$56,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Emerging Technologies
Project Manager
Karma Sawyer
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Enclosure
Sub-Technology Type
Enclosure - Attics/Roof Insulation
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily,
Commercial
New or Existing
New
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Cheswick
State
Pennsylvania