Smart Surfaces represent a set of resilient infrastructure strategies that cost-effectively mitigate urban heat island effect and manage stormwater while improving public health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and addressing historic inequities. Smart Surfaces technologies include solar photovoltaics, reflective (cool) roofs and pavements, green roofs, porous and permeable pavements, trees, and any combination of these surfaces.
Wide deployment of these technologies can reduce peak summer temperatures, cut energy bills by reducing summertime energy demand for indoor cooling, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve indoor and outdoor comfort. State Energy Offices can work with local governments and community partners to implement Smart Surfaces solutions at scale by aligning policies and coordinating on funding approaches.
To learn more about smart surfaces, please contact Grace Lowe (glowe@naseo.org).