Mel Pomerantz

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
1 Cyclotron Road
Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
+1-510-486-4801 (Phone)
M_Pomerantz@LBL.gov

Mel Pomerantz is a Staff Scientist, and our liaison with utilities, industry, city planning departments. Mel studies energy savings potential of reflective materials.

Publications

2009

Levinson R, Akbari H, Pomerantz M, Gupta S. "Solar access of residential rooftops in four California cities." Solar Energy. 2009;83:2120-2135.

2008

Levinson R, Akbari H, Pomerantz M. "Estimating solar access of typical residential rooftops: a case study in San Jose, CA." Solar. 2008.

2003

Pomerantz M, Akbari H, Chang SC, Levinson R, Pon B. Examples of cooler reflective streets for urban heat-island mitigation : portland cement concrete and chip seals.; 2003.

2001

Akbari H, Pomerantz M, Taha H. "Cool surfaces and shade trees to reduce energy use and improve air quality in urban areas." Solar Energy. 2001;70:295-310.

Ting M, Koomey JG, Pomerantz M. Preliminary evaluation of the lifecycle costs and market barriers of reflective pavements.; 2001.

2000

Pomerantz M, Akbari H, Harvey J. Cooler reflective pavements give benefits beyond energy savings: durability and illumination.; 2000.

1999

Akbari H, Konopacki S, Pomerantz M. "Cooling energy savings potential of reflective roofs for residential and commercial buildings in the United States." Energy - The International Journal. 1999;25:391-407.

Pomerantz M, Akbari H, Berdahl P, Konopacki S, Taha H, Rosenfeld A. "Reflective surfaces for cooler buildings and cities." Philosophical Magazine Part B. 1999;79:1457-1476.

1998

Rosenfeld A, Akbari H, Romm JJ, Pomerantz M. "Cool communities: strategies for heat island mitigation and smog reduction." Energy and Buildings. 1998;28:51-62.

1997

Konopacki S, Akbari H, Pomerantz M, Gabersek S, Gartland LM. Cooling energy savings potential of light-colored roofs for residential and commercial buildings in 11 US metropolitan areas.; 1997.

Pomerantz M, Akbari H, Chen A, Taha H, Rosenfeld A. Paving materials for heat island mitigation.; 1997.

1996

Rosenfeld A, Romm JJ, Akbari H, Pomerantz M, Taha H. Policies to reduce heat islands: Magnitudes of benefits and incentives to achieve them. Vol. 9. 18th ed.; 1996.