Institute for the Building Envelope

Trade association promoting innovative, multifunctional materials to improve the building envelope and increase energy efficiency, safety, and comfort.

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NEW: Your Building Envelope Is Why Your AC Never Stops Running

As Florida heads into another sweltering summer, Florida Power & Light (FPL) is urging its customers to take action before the heat, and the energy bills, peak.

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Utility bills in Washington, D.C. are rising again, and experts say relief isn't coming soon.

Homeowners who have invested in insulation and air sealing are already ahead of the curve.

Read more: https://t.co/WlckzRCzfp

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NEW: IBE Applauds New York Senate Passage of S5940

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Before replacing HVAC systems, experts say upgrading the building envelope — insulation, sealing, roofing — delivers faster energy savings at a fraction of the cost.

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Rising energy costs are reshaping homeowner priorities.

Upgraded insulation and efficient building materials are no longer nice-to-haves: they're the upgrades buyers are asking about before they sign.

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https://t.co/4tuACQqEDj

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A leaky building envelope forces HVAC systems to work harder just to maintain set-point.

Smart building technology can now detect envelope performance gaps from energy data alone.

Air sealing isn't just insulation. It's the foundation of an efficient building.

Read more: https://t.co/58k3r9wZdm

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The average cost of home cooling is projected to hit $778 this summer. That's up nearly 37% since 2020.

The problem often isn't your system. It's the building itself.

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https://t.co/XwKRCnzbJI

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Drafty windows and poor insulation drive up utility bills for renters.

A Wisconsin program is helping multifamily building owners fix that at no cost to tenants.

Better insulation means lower bills and more affordable housing.

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https://t.co/kNkATrF3sP

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UL certification just got easier to achieve in multifamily construction.

Huntsman's W-Wall earns fire-rated wall assembly certification for multifamily buildings.

Fewer products to install. Faster construction. Real cost savings.

Read more: https://t.co/6QhdlIZqdK

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New homes save buyers an average of $25,335 over 10 years.

The biggest driver: energy efficiency.

A well-sealed building envelope is one of the most powerful tools for cutting heating and cooling costs.

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https://t.co/R71dHiB74z

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Texas accounted for more than 3 million residential electricity shutoffs in 2024.

Rising bills are a housing performance problem.

Better insulation and air sealing can reduce demand, lower monthly costs and strengthen household resilience.

Read more: https://t.co/M0XHu4ulv0

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Material innovation is still moving.

New spray foam systems are being developed to reduce embodied carbon while maintaining performance, processing and compliance.

The next test is adoption at scale.

Read more: https://t.co/bMgtPLG992

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Summer electricity costs are projected to rise 8.5% year over year.

Higher demand, grid upgrades, and data center growth are pushing prices above inflation.

When energy costs rise, envelope performance becomes a first line of defense.

Read more: https://t.co/p4YQSecpoX

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Spray Foam Day at the MN Capitol brought together industry professionals for a focused effort to engage lawmakers and move key priorities forward.

Read more about the successful day supporting spray foam and HF3129 and SF3730 in the MN state legislature: https://t.co/HN1aSpYnAR

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Post-disaster rebuilding is shifting toward prefab and modular construction.

Faster timelines, lower costs, and materials designed for fire and extreme weather.

Resilience is increasingly being built into the envelope, not added later.

Read more: https://t.co/T3Ghv9gQgp

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TODAY: The Spray Foam Coalition, alongside the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance, Spray Foam Worldwide and numerous MN based contractors, will spotlight the benefits of spray foam insulation and sealants during Spray Foam Day at the Minnesota Capitol.

https://t.co/gzwOHx8Jc6

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Contractors are on the front lines of building performance.

Access to better materials, methods, and training directly impacts outcomes.

Stronger envelopes start with better-informed builders.

Read more: https://t.co/YQcgLIKVLO

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NEW: Spray Foam Insulators, Builders Head to St. Paul for Day at the Capitol on April 23rd.

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Homeowners are validating building performance in real terms.

94% would recommend energy-efficient homes, with insulation and low utility bills among the most valued features.

The building envelope is shifting from upgrade to expectation.

Read more: https://t.co/kXUxmdPdjH

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Electric bills now average $158/month across the U.S.

Rising energy costs are becoming both a policy issue and a household burden.

The pressure on affordability reinforces the need for better-performing building envelopes.

Read more: https://t.co/TsCstg5IsH