Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2025

This bill would create a national rebate program to help households buy and install “cool roof” products that keep homes cooler by reflecting sunlight and releasing heat. The rebate would pay 25 to 75 cents per square foot, with the exact amount based on the type of roof (low-slope or steep-slope) and how well the product reflects heat and sun.

Households could stack this rebate with other grants or rebates they receive for the same roof work. The program would end on September 30, 2030. After it ends, the Energy Department must report to Congress on how people used the rebates (for new roofs or retrofits, and which products they chose). The bill also funds the program and sets aside money to update the “Cool Roof Calculator” to help people compare products. Only products rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council would qualify.

• Who is affected: Eligible households planning to install or upgrade to cool roofing (including asphalt shingles and other materials).
• What changes: Rebates of $0.25–$0.75 per sq. ft., varying by roof type and product performance; can be combined with other incentives; qualifying products must have a recognized rating.
• When: Program funded for 2026–2030; ends September 30, 2030; report due within 6 months after the program ends.