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A Matter of Synergy

Can SPF and a correctly sized HVAC system improve energy efficiency, lower utility bills, and improve indoor air quality? The Spray Foam Magazine Team (SFMT), spoke with Synergy SprayFoam & HVAC to find out how their hybrid system, named “FOAM & FIT,” is doing just that.

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is Passed

On November 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal)— a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure that will create good-paying jobs, combat climate change, and grow the economy sustainably and equitably for decades to come.

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Support for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code is Now Available in REScheck!

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released REScheck Version 2.1.0, a free, web-based software application that helps builders, designers, and contractors demonstrate that a particular home complies with the latest provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, the 2021 IECC. DOE has determined that the provisions of the 2021 IECC will achieve savings of 9.4% in residential buildings (compared to the previous 2018 edition).

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An Energy-Efficient Marriage

A sustainable construction maintains progression with LEED designations and net-zero building as the main drivers, the unification of SPF and PV presents a direct solution for promotion of renewable energy.

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Grow Your Business By Offering Fast Set Coatings
  • Nov 06, 2017
  • By Alan Cain, Group Leader/Senior Research Chemist, Chemline

Chemline discusses why the addition of protective coatings to your spray foam business can provide an advantage over the competition.

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ASHRAE Announces Launch of Building Energy Quotient Portal 'As Designed' Rating

The ratings for ASHRAE's As Designed for its Building Energy Quotient Portal that provides a faster, more automated approach to receive a Building EQ Performance Score have been released.

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Honeywell And United Nations Environment Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

Honeywell announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Environment.

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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 Receives Determination from U.S. Department of Energy

ASHRAE received a final determination issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program.

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Johns Manville Provides High-Quality Products For Any Customer's Needs

Johns Manville strives to provide high-quality spray polyurethane foam products that provide superior thermal and energy efficiency to seal any air, moisture, or sound control in any climate. Johns Manville continues to improve and optimize their product line of spray foam products.

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SES Polyurethane Systems and Greenfiber Offer New Approach to Home Insulation

Greenfiber® and SES offer new approach to home insulation with Custom Comfort Solutions and completed two projects with builders Elev8 and Monte Hewett Homes, and spray foam contractor SEI Group.

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ASHRAE Launches New Building Energy Quotient Portal

ASHRAE launched the Building Energy Quotient Portal, which provides a faster, more automated approach to receive a Building EQ Performance Score.

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Wesley Community Center Increases Local Impact with $150,000 Grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

The Green Mountain Energy Sun Club donated $150,000 to the Wesley Community Center for solar power, energy efficiency upgrades and resource conservation for its community center and food pantry facilities.

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ASHRAE Certifications Recognized By The U.S. Department Of Energy

Two ASHRAE certification programs have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as meeting the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines.

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SWD Urethane Announces Quik-Shield 118

SWD Urethane releases their new Quik-Shield 118 Ultra-Shield closed-cell spray foam insulation that provides yield, efficiency, safety, and quality.

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Chinese Appliance Leader Uses Honeywell Solstice For Energy-Efficient Refrigerator Insulation

TCL Corporation, one of China's largest manufacturers of appliances and electronics, is using Honeywell's Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent in its refrigerator insulation to increase energy efficiency and further reduce climate impact.

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