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Plumbing News
ASPE joins industry coalition
for energy efficiency legislation.
ASPE joined a coalition of 19 leading plumbing and mechanical
industry organizations in supporting H.R. 4801, a bill that would
call for the Department of Energy to report on the impact and
savings potential of improved thermal insulation systems in federal
buildings.
Introduced by U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) and Jerry McNerney
(D-Calif.), H.R. 4801 provides a clear mechanism for the federal
government, the single largest consumer of energy in the country, to
conserve resources and cut spending in working toward a viable
energy strategy for the future. The House voted in favor of the bill
on June 23.
“I’m proud to see the House investing in research that could
significantly save both financial and natural resources all across
the country,” Rep. Kinzinger said. “With the federal government
being the single largest consumer of energy in the country, doing
our best to maximize the potential savings from improved insulation
systems is a commonsense step I think everybody can agree on. I hope
the Senate takes up this bill and moves quickly to begin this
important analysis.” Story continues below
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The coalition sent a letter
to Reps. Kinzinger and McNerney expressing their support of
the bill and offering assistance in gaining its passage.
According to the letter, “The increased use of thermal
insulation in federal buildings would provide a simple and
actionable strategy to reduce energy use and cut unnecessary
costs, consequently, achieving tangible energy efficient
results. Additionally, improved insulation measures would
have an immense impact on the U.S. economy as a whole,
including significant savings for taxpayers, tens of
thousands of new jobs, and a considerable reduction in
harmful carbon emissions.”
“It is important for us to look for ways to save taxpayer
money and make sure the federal government is doing its part
to preserve our natural resources,” Rep. McNerney said.
“Thermal insulation can be a simple and effective way to
reduce costs and help conserve both water and energy.
Additionally, we can use the findings from this study and
make sure we are doing everything we can in both federal and
private buildings to maximize energy and water efficiency.”
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