December 21, 2021

DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

DOE Will Oversee $20 Billion Federal Investment to Stand Up Clean Energy Projects Across the U.S. to Reach President Biden’s Net-Zero Goals 

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, a new DOE office that will help deliver on President Biden’s bold climate agenda, create new, good-paying jobs for American families and workers, and reduce pollution while benefitting disadvantaged communities.  

December 17, 2021

VP Kamala Harris Unveils Lead Pipe and Paint Remediation Action Plan

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini attended the Dec. 16 announcement by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris regarding the fast-tracking of lead pipe and lead paint removal as part of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

November 29, 2021

More Mechanical Insulators will be needed to fight climate change

As the nation grapples with the reality of climate change, energy efficiency will be at the forefront of many infrastructure endeavors. 

November 2, 2021

Study: Construction Industry Leaders Are Concerned About Mental Health

Throughout the pandemic, construction workers have experienced the second highest rate of suicide among major industries.

October 28, 2021

Illinois law will create union jobs in renewable energy transition

As more people embrace the transition to green, renewable energy, millions of good paying union jobs will be created. 

October 18, 2021

Study shows labor unions essential to fight climate change

Insulators Local 50 showcased in report

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) demonstrates union jobs are essential in the fight against climate change.

September 24, 2021

Trudeau Wins Re-Election

On Sept. 20, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party was re-elected to lead another minority government in Canada.

September 24, 2021

Ielmini Discusses how Mechanical Insulation Fights Climate change

Numerous studies have demonstrated that insulation is the most effective and cheapest approach to optimize energy efficiency in buildings. 

September 22, 2021

Infrastructure Legislation Contains the INSULATE Buildings Act

While the Mechanical Insulators LMCT legislative advocacy has focused on mechanical insulation tax incentives included in the Build Back Better plan, the climate crisis demands we explore every opportunity to promote our work to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.

August 31, 2021

Ielmini discusses the importance of firestop safety measures

According to the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, nearly six in 10 people killed in fires are not in the room where the fire originally started.