TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today after the Florida State Senate passed HB 799. The bill requires insurance companies to provide premium reductions ...
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today after the Florida State House unanimously passed HB 799. The bill requires insurance companies to provide premium ...
“Homeowners who can least afford to pay high utility bills often live in drafty houses with inadequate insulation and outdated, inefficient appliances… “Potential energy retrofit measures to be funded include ...
“So the emphasis is on creating an airtight envelope for the building. Don’t let unwanted air leak in or out. Insulate. Take advantage of the heat produced inside by ...
“‘Energy efficiency is the least-cost energy resource. Increasing energy efficiency basically reduces the total investments that the utilities have to make, making it the cheapest way to meet energy needs ...
“That’s a big deal, as poor insulation accounts for 35-40% of home heat loss and that insulation can be replaced and claimed for 30% of the cost, Fasullo said. “’Without ...