DOE Project Shows Energy-Saving Power of Heat-Reflective Paint

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A new demonstration project at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) shows that saving a lot of energy at home can be achieved by simply choosing the right paint. The national lab and its industry partners last week unveiled four average-sized homes in Oak Ridge, Tenn., which were built to showcase energy efficiency technologies that provide the greatest value in energy savings. The four homes are expected to use 55% to 60% less energy than conventional houses with comparable amenities. Textured Coatings of America was the exclusive provider of the exterior paint for the Oak Ridge project. The homes used TEX-COTE's COOLWALL primer and top coat. COOLWALL is a heat-reflective technology that reflects the sun's infrared energy and UV radiation. COOLWALL, which is used on major commercial buildings as well as homes, lowers wall surface temperatures by as much as 40 degrees Fahrenheit, reducing energy demand — and costs.
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