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Tennessee Lawmakers Repeal Cool-Roof Mandate Amid Heat Concerns

6/2/2025

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Tennessee lawmakers, spearheaded by Rusty Grills, have overturned a crucial cool-roof mandate designed to lower energy expenses and combat heat-related health issues. Detractors warn that this move will exacerbate urban heat, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods. This decision echoes a broader national struggle over roofing choices as climate change intensifies.

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Tennessee lawmakers, spearheaded by Rusty Grills, have overturned a crucial cool-roof mandate designed to lower energy expenses and combat heat-related health issues. Detractors warn that this move will exacerbate urban heat, especially in vulnerable neighborhoods. This decision echoes a broader national struggle over roofing choices as climate change intensifies.