S.4312

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026

Introduced·4/16/26

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include mechanical insulation as an energy efficiency.

The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include the installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure in federal buildings. Mechanical insulation property is defined as insulation material that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of Standard 90.1 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. This change aims to reduce energy loss from mechanical systems in federal buildings.

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History

Apr 16

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.