mayorsfundnyc's video: Mayor s Fund and NYC Service - NYC CoolRoofs

Launched in September 2009, NYC °CoolRoofs is a collaborative effort between the NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Service and nonprofit partner Community Environmental Center aimed at promoting and facilitating the cooling of New York City's rooftops. To "cool" rooftops, a reflective white coating is applied to the surface of the roof, which decreases the amount of energy absorbed by the roof. This lowers the building's temperature, and subsequently reduces energy use, cooling costs and carbon emissions. This initiative began as a pilot program in Long Island City, Queens -- where rooftop temperatures were recorded significantly higher than the city average. Whether you are interested in purchasing coating material, making a monetary contribution or volunteering to help coat rooftops, your support will be instrumental in helping make NYC even cooler!