Press Release

New CRRC Rapid Ratings Process Simulates Three-Year Weathering in Mere Days

Oakland, CA, USA – August 11, 2015 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Rapid Ratings Program, a program that enables users to obtain temporary aged…

Mr. Andre Desjarlais Receives Marty Hastings Award

Oakland, CA, USA – July 1, 2015 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Mr. Andre Desjarlais of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as the fourth recipient of the annual Marty…

Mr. Jonathan Humble Receives Marty Hastings Award

Oakland, CA, USA – June 23, 2014 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Mr. Jonathan Humble of American Iron and Steel Institute as the 2014 recipient of the Marty Hastings…

Mr. David Roodvoets Receives Marty Hastings Award

Oakland, CA, USA – July 2, 2013 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Mr. David Roodvoets of DLR Consultants as the second recipient of the Marty Hastings Award. Mr. Roodvoets…

CRRC Releases New and Improved Website

Oakland, CA, USA – April 15, 2013 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the release of its new website. The website redesign is the result of a year-long collaboration between…

CRRC ANSI/CRRC-1-2012 Standard Receives Approval

Oakland, CA, USA – January 23, 2013 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) final approval of its ANSI/CRRC-1-2012 Standard…

Mr. Gregory Crawford Receives First Annual Marty Hastings Award

Oakland, CA, USA – July 3, 2012 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce Mr. Gregory Crawford of the American Iron and Steel Institute as the first recipient of the Marty Hastings…

Cool Roof Rating Council is Approved for ISO/IEC Guide 65 Accreditation

Oakland, CA, USA – January 30, 2012 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce its accreditation as an ISO/IEC Guide 65 organization. This accreditation marks the final requirement…

Cool Roof Rating Council Adopts the Evaluation Services CRRC Program

Oakland, CA, USA – March 25, 2011 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the implementation of its new Evaluation Services CRRC (ES-CRRC) Program. ES-CRRC will serve as the…

Cool Roof Rating Council Named ENERGY STAR® Certification Body for Roof Products

Oakland, CA, USA – December 20, 2010 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) announced today that it has been named an EPA-recognized Certification Body for roofing products for the ENERGY STAR program.…

CRRC-1 Standard Becomes an American National Standard for Roofing Products

Oakland, CA, USA – December 8, 2010 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the accreditation of the CRRC-1 Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The…

CRRC Adds Solar Reflectance Index Values to its Rated Product Directory

Oakland, CA, USA – October 26, 2010 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the addition of the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) to its Rated Product Directory. For over a decade the…

CRRC Unveils its American Institute of Architects (AIA) Approved Continuing Education Course: “What’s So Cool About Cool Roofs?”

Oakland, CA, USA – April 10, 2009 The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever solo- sponsored Continuing Education (CE) course. The CRRC has worked…

CRRC Celebrates 10 Years of Growth, Technical Advancement and Industry Adoption

Oakland, CA, USA – July 3rd, 2008 This summer marks the 10-Year Anniversary of the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), which was established in 1998 for the purpose of creating a fair, accurate, and…

CRRC Upgrades Rated Products Directory to Meet Growing Market for Cool Steep-slope Roofing Products Advanced by PG&E Residential Cool Roof Rebate

OAKLAND, CA – October 3, 2006 Cool roofing is quickly making inroads into the steep-slope market and onto the Cool Roof Rating Council’s Rated Products Directory. In anticipation of an influx of…

Countdown to California’s 2005 Energy Code: CRRC Product Ratings Are the Key to Compliance

OAKLAND, CA – November 10, 2004 Effective October 2005, Title 24, California’s new building energy code, will place a new and substantial emphasis on “cool” roofing for low-slope roofing…

Cool Roofs Help Buildings Use Less Energy, Enhance Local Environment

CRRC Key to Market for Cool RoofingOakland, CA - July 23, 2003 "It's no secret: putting a cool roof on your building, whether new or retrofit, can save you money on energy and increase occupant…

CRRC Completes Product Rating Program

Aged Testing Program Launch: Good for Members, Good for IndustryOAKLAND, CA – The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) announces the timely initiation of the aged testing component of its Product Rating…

CRRC LAUNCHES PRODUCT RATING PROGRAM

Roof Radiative Property Ratings Expected to Transform IndustryWashington, DC - September 16, 2002 The Cool Roof Rating Council [CRRC] announces the launch of a unique Product Rating Program that…