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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 ...

The Facts The VTDigger Missed About Spray Foam

A recent VTDigger piece included common myths about spray foam insulation (SPF). Below are the top six myths about SPF and the actual facts. MYTH #1: Vermont can meet its climate ...

Improving the Building Envelope: What You Need to Know about The Inflation Reduction Act

The recently passed and signed into law Inflation Reduction Act offers a host of incentives for improving building envelopes and home energy efficiency. In part, these incentives offer consumers the ...

SprayFoam.com: New Building Code Initiative

Research conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has shown walls installed with closed-cell spray foam have a racking strength up to 300% greater than walls without it. When ...

Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches Initiative To Modernize Building Codes, Improve Climate Resilience, And Reduce Energy Costs

New Building Codes Initiative will boost resilience to the impacts of climate change, lower utility bills for homes and businesses, and prioritize underserved communities.

WhySprayFoam.org: Building Strength

Constructing with spray foam can help make homes and commercial structures stronger, more resilient, and mitigate repair costs after climate and other natural disasters.