Global Warming Potential- Page 2 of 2
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What the Pact on HFCs Will Mean for Builders
The phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons will usher in new versions of foam insulation and updated air conditioners and heat pumps — but not in the immediate future
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More About Global Warming and Insulation
It’s not as straightforward as many seem to believe
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Choosing Rigid Foam
Knowing when to use polyisocyanurate, expanded polystyrene, and extruded polystyrene
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Friendlier Foam Insulation On the Way, Eventually
New blowing agents that will lower the global warming potential of XPS and spray foam are under development, but they they aren’t ready yet
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A New Blowing Agent With a Lower Environmental Impact
Honeywell begins production of a new blowing agent for foam insulation with a lower global warming potential than commonly used agents
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Insulation to Keep Us Warm — Not Warm the Planet
An update on steps to reduce the global warming potential of insulation materials
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Passivhaus and Spray Foam
Does the new rule from PHIUS signal a change in the Passivhaus standard, which until now hasn’t been prescriptive and hasn’t used checklists?
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Calculating the Global Warming Impact of Insulation
If you insulate with certain types of foam, thick insulation puts the planet at greater risk than thin insulation