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Super-Efficient, Super Insulated and Sustainable: Thermal Envelope

Lucas Hamilton has more than 20 years’ experience in the building and construction industry – working with builders, designers and building product manufacturers. Over the years, he’s seen many advanced technologies employed to make a significant contribution to energy management in buildings. But, he says, insulation remains the most effective product for reducing carbon emissions while offering an immediate return on investment in terms of energy savings. And, he believes insulation will play an ever larger role in the future – as an increasing number of builders nationwide are super insulating homes to boost energy efficiency.

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Super-Efficient, Super Insulated and Sustainable: Thermal Envelope

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

A New Place for Knowledge

Today’s ever-changing building codes and requirements call for builders, architects, contractors, code officials and other building material professionals to have quick access to the facts that help them select the best insulation solution for their specific project.

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A New Place for Knowledge