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If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool

March 26, 2024 by Sebastian Pfautsch & Riccardo Paolini Leave a Comment

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Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this being ignored in Australia’s major cities?

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Policy

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