White Paint Saves Energy

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 White paint can not only save energy, but also fight climate change. 

  • White paint can reflect about 80%-90% of sunlight, saving money relating to cooling and working the A/C. 
  • White paint can also reduce lighting requirements between 21% to 31%. 
  • White paint can reduce electricity usage by 41% to 85%. 
  • White paint can reduce global warming by sending trapped heat to space, instead of leaving it trapped on Earth.
Recently, researchers at Purdue University have developed an "ultra-white" paint which can reflect 98% of sunlight and can make a bigger impact. 

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