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Energy Department Report Credits Building Envelope Efficiency Improvements for Lower Emissions

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy finds that “energy-related building emissions are declining even as the stock of homes and commercial buildings is slated to increase.” ...

How Closed-Cell Spray Foam Can Protect Homes During Hurricane Season

With hurricane season affecting vulnerable populations throughout the country, it’s important to take steps to weatherize your home to prevent damage, as well as consider which materials provide the ...

EPA Official: Optimizing Insulation “Best Way” To “Drop Your Energy Bills”

Americans are facing dueling challenges. Record-breaking weather is sweeping across the country and energy prices are increasing. Homeowners are trying to find new options to beat the heat without breaking ...

Policy Brief – Three Ideas to Beat the Heat

Extreme heat is impacting most of the United States – an occurrence that is only expected to become more common. There are simple solutions that state and local governments can get ...

Beat The Heat This Summer With Spray Foam Insulation

This week, nearly 100 million Americans are facing excessive heat warnings while temperatures in certain states are forecasted to reach 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Over half of your home’s energy bill is ...

Retrofitting Older Homes is Part of Lowering Carbon Emissions

California is the poster child for efforts to lower carbon emissions. It’s notable that, in a report from Stanford on reaching carbon neutrality in California, the authors declare – “California ...