Jeongeup-si Promotes 'Cool Roof Supply Project' for Heatwave Vulnerable Groups

Published 03 May.2023 10:50(KST)

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk is promoting the ‘2023 Cool Roof Supply Project for Heatwave Vulnerable Groups’ targeting citizens.

According to the city on the 3rd, the Cool Roof Supply Project for heatwave vulnerable groups supports the actual construction costs when heat-reflective paint is applied to the roofs of multi-use facilities such as daycare centers, kindergartens, and senior citizen centers.

This year, the support covers 15 locations, providing up to 5.3 million KRW per facility for areas within 100㎡.

Jeongeup City is promoting a cool roof distribution project for heatwave-vulnerable groups. [Photo by Jeongeup City]

Cool roofs involve applying bright-colored paint with sunlight and solar heat reflection and radiation effects to roofs (rooftops) to reduce heat accumulation on the roof. When installed, it reduces heat transfer inside the building, lowering indoor temperatures and enabling energy savings on cooling during summer.

Applicants wishing to apply can visit the City Hall Resource Circulation Division by the 12th.

For more details, contact the Climate Change Team of the Jeongeup City Resource Circulation Division.

Gwak Jae-wook, head of the Resource Circulation Division, said, “We will continue to promote various eco-friendly projects to respond to climate change, not only to protect vulnerable groups but also to reduce greenhouse gases and achieve carbon neutrality. We hope for active interest and applications from daycare centers, kindergartens, and senior citizen centers.”