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Sustainable Energy Efficiency of Homes Starts with an Uncompromised House Envelope
Context Properly designed and constructed energy efficient homes require both well-insulated and sealed building envelopes and efficient, reliable mechanical systems. Selecting the appropriate...
Insulation industry trade association Executive Director Jay Nordenstrom awarded Ottawa Forty under 40 distinction
The Chair of NAIMA Canada, Ric McFadden commended Executive Director Jay Nordenstrom on his selection as one the Ottawa Forty under 40, from a field of over 250 nominations. Forty Under 40...
Insulating yourself against the cold & higher energy costs
With polar temperatures stretching across Canada, the value of good insulation has never been better. Ensuring you have proper draft proofing and the right amount of insulation in your home remains...
Energy Minister lauded for rewarding homeowners who make their homes more energy efficient
Today’s announcement by Ontario Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli is an important step in advancing Ontario as a leader in energy efficiency. NAIMA Canada, the national organization representing...
CBC Marketplace Episode Offers the Keys for Protection in Home Insulation
The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance wishes to applaud the CBC’s Marketplace episode that aired Friday night outlining the dangers of spray foam insulation. “Not all products are created equal....
Canadian insulation manufacturers used nearly 300 million pounds of recycled material in 2012
NAIMA Canada members used nearly 300 million pounds of recycled glass in the production of residential, commercial, industrial, and air handling thermal and acoustical insulation in 2012. "We are...
New poll shows 7 out of 10 Ontarians support standardized home energy labelling
NAIMA Canada, the national association representing mineral wool insulation manufacturers, today released a public opinion poll focused on home energy efficiency labelling in Ontario. The polling...
New Executive Director of Canadian insulation association sets sustainability and energy efficiency as top priorities
The board of directors of NAIMA Canada today announced the appointment of Jay Nordenstrom as Executive Director of the association. "Jay brings extensive experience in policy development and...
Federal Conservatives and Ontario Green Party recognize the importance of energy efficiency
NAIMA Canada applauds the Government of Canada’s announcement to invest $78 million over the next two years to increase the energy efficiency of homes across the country. The ecoENERGY initiatives,...
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