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Earth Day: Energy Efficiency through Insulation Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Homeowners, Industries and Governments All Play a Role

This Earth Day, April 22 is a good time to highlight the key role of fiber glass and mineral wool insulation in achieving greater energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “Buildings account for 40 percent of energy use worldwide,” NAIMA Interim President and CEO Angus Crane said. “Reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions are global priorities and among the easiest, most impactful ways to do that is ensuring all buildings are energy efficient. Properly insulating and air sealing buildings is critical to optimizing energy efficiency and reducing costs to building owners.”

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Earth Day: Energy Efficiency through Insulation Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions