News About Our Industry
April 29, 2022
Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed why Mechanical Insulation tax incentives are a bipartisan issue and should be included in legislation that revamps parts of the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill.
Read MoreApril 19, 2022
In early April, Maryland legislators passed a bill to create a grant program for the installation of Mechanical Insulation.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2021
As the nation grapples with the reality of climate change, energy efficiency will be at the forefront of many infrastructure endeavors.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2021
As more people embrace the transition to green, renewable energy, millions of good paying union jobs will be created.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2021
A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) demonstrates union jobs are essential in the fight against climate change.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
On Sept. 15, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2408 into state law.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
Numerous studies have demonstrated that insulation is the most effective and cheapest approach to optimize energy efficiency in buildings.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2021
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.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Traditionally, Congress is not in session in August, as members of Congress are eager to depart the heat and humidity of the nation's capital to return to their home states and congressional districts.This year however, both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate were in session to approve important measures to advance both infrastructure legislation and the budget resolution that provides the legislative framework for President Biden's Build Back Better Plan. As a result of the work performed by...
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
As the Government of Canada moves into the COVID-19 pandemic recovery phase, Insulators have prioritized advocacy toward investments in retrofitting Canadian buildings, as well as industrial and commercial facilities. These investments will help this growing sector meet the demand of government programs and advance Canada’s emission reduction targets. Buildings are estimated to account for approximately 17 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).
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