1. RCMA REFLECTIVE ROOF COATINGS INSTITUTE Update

2. RCMA Reflective Roof Coatings Institute
RRCI: an industry-wide resource center of reflective roof coatings
to advance the reflective roof coatings industry through the development of research, marketing materials, and educational resources
promotion of reflective coatings, education around the energy savings benefits of reflective coatings, and coordinated outreach to end users
Co-Chairs: Tim Leonard, 838 Coatings & Josh Poole, Tremco Inc.

3. Reflective roof coatings institute
Education and Outreach
Speakers Bureau

4. Outreach: Ongoing Coordination with RCMA Committees & Task Forces
Marketing and promotion of reflective coatings
Response to inaccurate cool roofing articles
Creation of videos, info-graphics, or other pieces
Energy efficient messaging on Capitol Hill
Codes and standards position development
Technical / research data gaps and studies
Collateral pieces for member use / distribution at industry events
Industry magazine articles
Technical bulletins & white papers

5. Any Input on the draft White Paper?
RCMA End User Outreach
Current Activity: Development of the RCMA White Paper: “Reflective Roof Coatings and Peak Energy Demand”
Developed in collaboration with Jim Hoff, TEGNOS Research Inc.
Includes overview of base use versus peak demand of electricity
Discusses role of cool roofing in promoting energy savings
Highlights the properties of reflective roof coatings
Provides information on how to calculate peak demand savings
Any Input on the draft White Paper?

6. RCMA Reflective Roof Rebates Database
Includes a comprehensive list of rebates, loans, grants, and tax credits relating to reflective roof coatings applied to low slope and steep slope roofs
Database covers all of the US, including state, local, and utility company rebate programs
Updates were made to increase scope and frequency of updates on available rebates
Available on public pages of RCMA website.

7. RCMA Reflective Roof Rebates Database

8. RRCI Outreach

9. RRCI Outreach
RCMA staff recently attended and provided technical input at the U.S. DOE Building Technologies Windows and Envelope Roadmap Workshop
Input was sought from industry on research and technologies to improve energy savings and building performance
R&D activities discussed included adding focus to non-energy benefits associated with building retrofits, improved quality control among installers, material and component research, and improved diagnostic tools for evaluating building performance.
Some focus on cool roofing, though limited. Research shifting toward role in mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect.

10. Reflective roof coatings institute
Education and Outreach
Speakers Bureau

11. “Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
RCMA Speakers Bureau:
“Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
PowerPoint presentation, approximately 1 hr. in length
Discusses the key benefits and environmental importance of reflective roof coatings used on low- slope roof systems
Program outreach to building owners, architectural and design firms, facility managers, contractors, roofing associations, code officials, universities, etc.

12. “Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
RCMA Speakers Bureau:
“Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
Continuing Education Hours:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
RCI, Inc.
Green Building Certification Institute (part of USGBC)

13. RCMA Speakers Bureau: Upcoming & Recent Sessions
October 2016: Building Engineering-Consultant Inc. (BE-CI) – Chris Meyer, Polyglass, USA
February 2017: CTA Architects Engineers – Joe Sorrentino, Sherwin Williams
March 2017: National Facilities Management and Technology (NFMT) – Van Ripps, Palmer Asphalt
March 2017: South Suburban Building Officials Association (SSBOA) – Joan Crowe, GAF
March 2017: East Bay Chapter of ICC – Kris Castro, Polyglass USA, Inc.
March 2017: South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource (SPEER) – Marty Ward, GAF
April 2017: Birmingham Chapter of International Facility Management Association (IFMA) – Chris Meyer, Polyglass, USA, Inc.
April 2017: Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA) – Joe Sorrentino, Sherwin Williams
May 2017: Southern Arizona Chapter of ICC – George Daisey, Dow Chemical Company
June 2017: Utah Chapter of ICC – Logan Dewitt, Garland Company
June 2017: North Texas Chapter of RCI, Inc. – Joe Sorrentino, Sherwin Williams
November 2017: Northwest Washington Chapter of ICC – Matt Shaxton, Garland Company
TBD 2017: NJ Chapter of International Facility Management Association (NJIFMA) – George Daisey, Dow Chemical Company
TBD 2017: Northern Rockies Chapter of International Facility Management Association (IFMA) – Drew Wright, Garland Company

14. RCMA Speakers Bureau: Want to Get Involved?
 RCMA Staff or fill out an online sign-up form to volunteer as a speaker

15. “Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
RCMA Speakers Bureau:
“Reflective Roof Coatings: Cool Stories”
RCMA has received input from several members that it is time to begin the process of revising and improving the existing Speakers Bureau Presentation to further enhance outreach.
Depending on extent of the revision, the presentation may have to undergo recertification.
Interested in participating in the update? Please let RCMA staff know!

16. Questions?