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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 ...

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 ...