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Originally Posted by nemo
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Some cities in the US are offering incentives for property owners to paint their roofs white. It is of course a trade off between reducing passive solar heat gain in winter vs reducing peak AC demand in summer, so it only makes sense in certain climates and situations. In my previous career, I worked for an NGO that focused on modifying the built environment; our main clients were city and state governments - it was my job to engage with private property owners and negotiate incentives. The economics that drive energy-efficiency decisions are fascinating.
(I wasn't directly involved with the energy efficiency; my funders were typically Depts of Public Health).