Excel-based calculator for determining the benefits and costs of Smart Surface implementation at a project scale. The tool uses the benefit-cost assumptions from SSC’s BCA web tool, enabling the user to model the impacts of trees, cool roofs, solar PV, cool pavement, permeable pavement, and bioretention in their project. The files below also contain a pre-formatted Word document that automatically populates with project parameters and benefits. This report can be generated with the click of a single button within the excel file. 

Technical specification details for 29 different Smart Surface strategies including solar reflectance values, stormwater runoff capacity, lifespan, cost and benefit data, maintenance requirements, and suitable environments for use. Cost, benefit, and maintenance data is sourced from RSMeans, peer-reviewed research, measure-specific online tools, data from manufacturers, and SSC’s benefit-cost analysis methods.

Spec sheets are available for the cities below, in addition to a general nationwide version (U.S.):

Slide deck with additional technical details about a wide range of Smart Surface strategies, accompanied by numerous case studies from across the U.S. Also includes links to resources for integrating Smart Surfaces into city policies and plans.