Energy efficiency has been at the forefront for the industrial and commercial insulation industries for a long time. Reduction of energy costs has been a growing focus since 1975 when the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) was enacted. This established a federal program regulating testing procedures, labeling, and energy targets for consumer products.
Now a study commissioned by the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement along with the National Insulation Association can be used as part of a decarbonization strategy. The 11-year study by an independent third party proves that mechanical insulation helps reduce CO2 and Greenhouse Gas emissions. Data was collected across the commercial and industrial mechanical insulation segments in the US and Canada.
Under- insulated areas were showing a potential loss of over 7.5 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions. While properly insulated areas showed an emissions savings of 16.5 trillion pounds of CO2 for the duration of the study. The comparable measure of greenhouse gas savings was the equivalent of the output of 1.7 billion gas-powered passenger vehicles driven in 1 year.
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Table. Summary of Study Cumulative Findings.
The United States represents 91% +/- of the findings, and the Canadian portion equates to 9% +/-.
Resource: An article published by the National Insulation Association (NIA) titled A Study on Insulation’s Positive Impact on Energy Efficiency and Emission Reductions Underscores Impressive Role of Mechanical Insulation in Decarbonization.
