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Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)
Kurt Shickman receives Marty Hastings Award
To commemorate Marty Hastings’ contributions to the organization, the CRRC created this annual award presented to a volunteer who has made outstanding contributions to the CRRC. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Kurt Shickman as this year’s recipient of the Marty Hastings Award. The award was presented ...
Erick Sharp - Advancing Innovation in Pavement Materials - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Erick Sharp of Cool Roof Rating Council. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From ...
Head south with CRRC this June
By Emma Peterson. Kick off your summer with the Cool Roof Rating Council’s annual meeting on June 11, 2025! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)’s annual meeting is back for another year! The CRRC’s annual meeting is a great opportunity for professionals across the industry to learn about the latest cool roof ...
Testing for tomorrow: How ACE Labs supports the CRRC’s mission
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of ACE Laboratories and cool roofing rating tests! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is known in the industry for their crucial work related to cool surfaces and the mitigation of heat islands, extreme heat and overconsumption of energy in the built environment. One of ...
Navigating regulatory pressures: How roofing contractors can prepare for challenges in the coatings industry
CCS Influencer John Kenney says that, in a market where trust and performance matter more than ever, compliance is good business. As the demand for roof coatings continues to grow across commercial and residential markets, contractors working in this space must pay close attention to the regulatory landscape. Coating products offer ...
Shape the future of cool roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Meet the candidates for the CRRC Board elections and cast your vote! The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Board elections are underway! With ballots being distributed to active CRRC members via email on April 7, 2025, online voting is open from now until June 6. Members who do not ...
Registration now open for CRRC’s Annual Meeting
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders will gather to explore advancements in cool surface technology and celebrate innovation. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Meeting, set to take place on June 11 at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme, ...
Investing in energy efficiency
By Emma Peterson. Learn how an $18.1M grant is powering Hawaiʻi’s push for energy efficiency. Building a more environmentally friendly future is not only crucial to mitigating the future effects of climate change, but it also provides economic and health benefits for people right now. A huge part of doing this is ...
What makes cool roofs so cool?
By Emma Peterson. Lauren Rogers of Sherwin-Williams shares cool roof coating basics and benefits. As energy costs rise and climate change continues to raise concerns about the planet, cool roof coatings have been developed as an innovative construction solution. These coatings are designed with advanced materials and pigments that allow ...
Building smarter: How cool walls transform energy efficiency
By Howard Wiig, Hawai‘i State Energy Office. Explore the benefits of cool wall technology and its role as a sustainable solution for modern construction in a warming world. For centuries, homes in hot climates like the Mediterranean have been painted white to help reflect heat. As global temperatures rise, this ...
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