--- title: LMCT News | Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit description: Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit | --- [![LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo](https://lmct.insulators.org/hubfs/LMCT%20Twenty/_assets/logos/lmct-logo-full-color.svg "LMCT Mechanical Insulators logo")](https://lmct.insulators.org/) [Our Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/our-industry) [Industrial/Commercial Mechanical Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/industrial-commercial-mechanical-insulation) [Asbestos Abatement](https://lmct.insulators.org/asbestos-abatement) [Firestop and Smokeseal](https://lmct.insulators.org/firestop-and-smokeseal) [Mechanical Insulation Evaluations](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-evaluation) [Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits](https://lmct.insulators.org/mechanical-insulation-energy-audits) [Science of Insulation](https://lmct.insulators.org/science-of-insulation) [Contractors](https://lmct.insulators.org/contractors) [Political Activism](https://lmct.insulators.org/political-activism) [U.S. Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-federal-issues) [Federal Mechanical Insulation Act](https://lmct.insulators.org/fmia) [U.S. State Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/us-state-issues) [Canada Federal Issues](https://lmct.insulators.org/canada-federal-issues) [About](https://lmct.insulators.org/about) [About LMCT](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-lmct) [About Insulators Union](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-insulators-union) [About Apprenticeship Training](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-apprenticeship-training) [About Contractor Association](https://lmct.insulators.org/about-contractor-association) [Women in the Industry](https://lmct.insulators.org/women-in-the-industry) [Mental Health Awareness](https://lmct.insulators.org/mental-health-awareness) [Media Gallery](https://lmct.insulators.org/media-gallery) [Downloadable Resources](https://lmct.insulators.org/downloadable-lmct-materials) [News](https://lmct.insulators.org/news) [Contact](https://lmct.insulators.org/contact) # Mechanical Insulation Industry News News About Our Industry ## Labor Management Cooperative Trust News --- Posts about ### Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit --- July 9, 2024 ### [Support for bipartisan Federal Mechanical Insulation Act grows](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/support-for-bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-grows) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) There is a growing momentum of bipartisan support from members of the House of Representatives who believe the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) should become law. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/support-for-bipartisan-federal-mechanical-insulation-act-grows) February 28, 2024 ### [How is a Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit performed?](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/how-is-a-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-performed) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) James Petrides, CEM, CEA, CTII, CIEA, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and addressed one of the more significant issues facing the Mechanical Insulation industry -- it is still relatively unknown. He also gave an overview of how Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits are performed. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/how-is-a-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-performed) November 1, 2023 ### [LMCT co-hosts Greening Federal Buildings presentation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-co-hosts-greening-federal-buildings-presentation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) On Oct. 30, the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust and BuildingAction hosted an online presentation to highlight the need to pass the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R. 4663. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/lmct-co-hosts-greening-federal-buildings-presentation) August 24, 2023 ### [Energy Audit Program proves Mechanical Insulation saves money](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/energy-audit-program-proves-mechanical-insulation-saves-money-1) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the[America’s Work Force Union Podcast](https://awf.labortools.com/) and discussed the LMCT’s new Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Program. He also provided a progress update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act.  [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/energy-audit-program-proves-mechanical-insulation-saves-money-1) April 26, 2023 ### [Ielmini discusses President Biden's commitment to the building trades](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielminiaprilawf) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke with host Ed "Flash" Ferenc about President Biden's appearance at the North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Legislative Conference on the same day he announced he will seek a second term as President. [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/ielminiaprilawf) February 21, 2023 ### [Illinois Introduces Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Legislation](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/illinois-introduces-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-legislation) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit legislation has been introduced to both chambers of the Illinois state legislature[Senate Bill 2049](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?GA=103&DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=2049&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=146921), the Mechanical Insulation Energy Audit Act, was recently introduced in the Illinois State Senate by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), a member of the Senate Labor and Senate Energy committee. A companion bill, [House Bill 2485](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2485&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=147569&SessionID=112&GA=103), was also introduced into the Illinois House by Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), who sits on the Labor and Commerce... [Read More](https://lmct.insulators.org/news/illinois-introduces-mechanical-insulation-energy-audit-legislation) ## Find an LMCT Contractor Our signatory contractors uphold a high standard of quality of work and pay for their employers to receive industry-leading instruction through a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program. Discover the difference of trusting an LMCT contractor for your next project. 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