As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules. It began with a lobbyist’s pitch.

While major cities across the United States embrace “cool roof” standards to combat rising urban temperatures, the Pacific Northwest has yet to implement any policies that could reduce local ...

A group of Democratic lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would subsidize reflective roofing for American households. Photo from Jason Peters, UnSplash House Democrats introduced a bill that ...

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Jul. 21, 2025 / PRZen / LOS ANGELES — As part of California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards, cool roofs are now required for most new and renovated buildings — and Los Angeles homeowners and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trees like these in Boston can help keep neighborhoods cooler on hot days. Yassine Khalfalli/Unsplash, CC BY When summer turns up ...

Home maintenance has evolved dramatically with the integration of technology into everyday tasks. From simple tools to advanced monitoring systems, modern devices allow homeowners to track ...