New: Guide to Unvented Roofs for Conditioned Attics
Conditioned attics are becoming increasingly common in high-performance homes because they help improve comfort, energy efficiency, and HVAC performance. But building an unvented roof assembly correctly requires more than simply adding insulation at the roofline. Builders and contractors must understand…
Recycled Content Use Shows Commitment to Sustainability
The fiberglass and mineral wool insulation industry’s commitment to sustainability continues to grow. The latest recycling data from NAIMA’s annual survey of its members’ use of recycled content highlights just how significant that impact has become.
Three Stories Remind Us Why Energy Efficiency Still Matters
Energy efficiency rarely grabs headlines, but three recent stories show why it should. At a time of rising energy costs, grid strain, geopolitical instability, and growing concern about public health, energy efficiency continues to deliver some of society’s biggest returns:…
New Fact Sheets Address Carbon Claims, Air Sealing Misconceptions
In the quest to decarbonize the built environment, architects, builders, and specifiers seek products that can help lower their environmental footprint. But in the rush to decarbonize, there is a risk of buying into overstated marketing claims that products are…
EIA Data Show Significant Rise in Energy Insecurity
Every four to five years, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration surveys American households about energy use and affordability. Preliminary results from the 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) point to a notable increase in energy insecurity—a trend…
