Energy-Efficient Cool Roof

Get up to a $200 Rebate per 1,000 Square Feet

Cool Roofs

A cool roof reflects and emits the sun's heat back to the sky instead of transferring it to the building below. This helps keep your roof cooler and reduces your cooling load and air conditioning needs. PG&E is offering a rebate of up to $0.20 per square foot, so on a 1,000 square foot roof we will pay you up to $200.


Cool Facts about Cool Roofs

  • Reduce heat island effects in cities and suburbs
  • Help reduce air pollution and smog
  • May lengthen the lifetime of your roof
  • Save on electricity bills during the hot months by reducing AC load

How to Get Your Rebate

  • You must be an active residential or multifamily PG&E customer
  • Installation must take place at a PG&E service address
  • Your home must be in Climate Zone 2, 4, 11, 12, or 13
  • Make sure you purchase and install qualifying roofing products for this rebate. Review the PG&E Catalog and Rebate Application (PDF, 669 KB) for full details
Roof TypeTier LevelInitial Solar Reflectance*Initial Thermal Emittance*Rebate
Low SlopeN/A≥ 0.70≥ 0.75$0.20 per sq. ft.
Steep SlopeTier 10.25 - 0.39≥ 0.75$0.10 per sq. ft.
Tier 2≥ 0.40≥ 0.75$0.20 per sq. ft.

*Note: Initial Solar Reflectance and Initial Thermal Emittance specifications must be rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council.

  • For a complete list of qualifying products, visit www.coolroofs.org
  • Sign and mail your completed application with proof of purchase to PG&E within 90 days of installing your qualifying product
How to Apply:
Sign Up OnlineSign up for My Account and apply online with e-Rebates, or e-mail smarter-energy@pge.com to request an application
DownloadDownload (PDF, 669 KB) and complete the PG&E Catalog and Rebate Application
For More InformationContact the Smarter Energy Line at 1-800-933-9555

Buyer's Tips

When you are selecting a roofing contractor, remember to do the following:

  • Contact a licensed C-39 roofing contractor to get an installation proposal for the qualifying products. You can also contact the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) at 1-800-321-CSLB or go to www.cslb.ca.gov for more information.
  • To account for roofing overhangs, make sure to ask your contractor to convert the "roofing square footage" into the actual square footage and indicate this information on the final invoice.

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