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The value of insulation can be measured in numerous ways – costs, comfort, safety and efficiency, to name a few.

While these advantages are inherent and undeniable, research consistently and unquestionably supports the fact that insulation – mechanical insulation and fire-stopping insulation – has advantages far outweighing any assumed drawbacks … most notably, showing that the cost of installing insulation is only a fraction of the money saved!

To see the data, facts and evidence, see the following research studies.

Additional Information

	National Insulation Association: White Paper “Mechanical Insulation: A Powerful Solution for Improving U.S. Building Energy Efficiency and GHG Reductions on an Industrial Scale”
	National Insulation Association “Mechanical Insulation Industry Measurement Survey”
	111th Congress: U.S. House Resolution 389 “Encouraging energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility certification programs to incorporate the use of mechanical insulation as part of their standards and ratings system.”
	American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers “Insulation for Mechanical Systems”
	The National Insulation Association “Technical Energy Solutions: The Power of Insulation”
	U.S. Department of Energy “Industrial Insulation for Systems Operating Above Ambient Temperature”






	Throughout the state and across the country, the insulation industry is playing a vital role in supplying customers in commercial and industrial fields with real, effective solutions through the use of proper insulation methods and installments. The following case studies are some of the many samples highlighting true energy and cost savings achieved by companies that have participated in the U.S Department of Energy “Save Energy Now” program – utilizing professional insulation installments to improve energy efficiency and mechanical system effectiveness. These case studies provide calculated, true testimony to the importance of properly installed mechanical insulation! Goodyear Tire Plant Saves $875,000 in Energy Costs U. S. Steel Facility Can Improve Efficiency, Energy Savings Boise Inc. Mill Achieves $1 Million Annual Savings Dow Chemical Realizes Steam System Energy Savings Chrysler J.R. Simplot Kaiser Aluminum Shaw Industries Terra Nitrogen West Linn Paper Co.