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Utility bills are the second biggest household expense after a mortgage. Many homes – both new and old – are poorly insulated and leaky. The most cost-effective way to help homeowners plug those leaks is through simple energy efficiency measures t...

ACC Statement on Federal Energy Efficiency Code Updates

Updating the Minimum Energy Standards for new homes to the 2021 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2019 will save families money, make them more comfortable in their homes, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to previous standards. Reduced energy costs...

American Chemistry Council Statement on House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Hearing

Today the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, & Grid Security will consider and markup a package of 17 pieces of legislation, including H.R., the Affordable HOMES Act. The following statement may be attributed to R...

In recent years, many essential industries including packaging, medical, automotive, and building sectors, have made commitments to improve the sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Within each of these essential industries...

Insulation Stakeholders Release Policy Principles for Reducing Carbon Emissions from Buildings

Insulation stakeholders from eight associations released policy principles to reduce carbon emissions and maximize energy efficiency in buildings. These principles should form the bedrock in the development of greenhouse gas (GHG) policy for build...

ACC Welcomes Senate Markup of Energy Infrastructure Legislation

We commend Chairman Manchin and Ranking Member Barrasso for holding today’s markup of legislation to help spur development and deployment of clean energy technologies and sources.