SPFA News and Announcements
SPFA testified at three hearings in California recently on the industry's behalf. All manufacturers, distributors, and California member contractors were encouraged to attend the hearing closest to them and communicate with the CA DTSC regarding inaccuracies in the Department's statement, and the negative impact upon SPF business in the state.
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Industry News and Announcements
>>U.S. Court Awards $7.4 Million Verdict to Cellchem >>Polyurethane Sustainability/Innovation to Headline UTECH North America >>Better Buildings Neighborhood Initiative Upgrades 100,000 Buildings, Saves $730 Million on Energy Bills >>Novomer Announces Commercial Launch of Converge PPC Polyols >>Shaheen-Portman Bill (S. 2262) Derailed >>Spray Foam Coalition Comments on California "Priority Products List" Workshop >>SPFA Sponsors U.S. DoE Student Competition -- Apply Now for Next Year >>Free Monthly Webinars with U.S. Dept. of Energy Building America Program >>Invista’s Latest Terrin Polyol Offering Completes TSCA Registration
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From leadership in sustainability to managing legal requirements, the 2014 Associated General Contractors of America’s CEC will provide invaluable resources for environmental professionals in the construction industry. Learn from experts, federal agencies and your peers. Read more about the 2014 AGC CEC and register here. SPFA Members receive a savings of $100 off the non-AGC member rates that kicked in on April 26.
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From the Current Issue of SPRAYFOAM PROFESSIONAL Magazine
If you did not receive a digital copy of the summer issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional, sign up below to have future issues delivered directly to your Inbox. Some enhanced features in the digital version include: >>Search for specific keywords or phrases. >>Flag favorite articles. >>Make notes in the margins. >>Connect with vendors quickly and easily.
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In the print version of the Summer 2014 issue of SPRAYFOAM Professional magazine, Sprayfoam.com was errantly left off the list of Premier Sponsors of SprayFoam 2014, the annual SPFA convention and expo. The sponsor list on page 13 in the digital version has since been corrected.
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SPFA Courses and Certification
Federal/State Government News
Federal Activities>> High-Performance Building Week Celebrated During Building Safety Month >>ASHRAE President-Elect Tom Phoenix Presents at EE Global >>White House, DOE, GSA Hold Energy Datapalooza – Focus on Uses & Benefits of Energy Information >>White House Hosts Annual Science Fair GGAC Regional and Chapter Activities>>ASHRAE Supports Launch of Energy 2030 On the Road Campaign >>Massachusetts DOER Posts Program Opportunity Notice for "Pathways to Zero" Grant Program >>Ohio Legislation Freezing Energy Efficiency Standards Goes to the Governor >>Nova Scotia
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SPF-Related Codes & Standards
Source: bpi.org
President Obama announced a new executive regulation that has the potential to dramatically increase demand for residential energy efficiency and home performance services. The new EPA regulation will cut carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants by 30 percent over 2005 levels by 2030, allowing each state flexibility to develop a plan to cut emissions. Options include energy-efficiency and renewable technology and incentive programs, as well as creating or joining state cap-and-trade programs.
The good: President Obama announced more than 300 private and public sector commitments to create jobs and cut carbon pollution by advancing solar deployment and energy efficiency. Click here to read more.
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Sprayfoam Professional Call for Submissions
The State Net Capitol Journal contains timely and pertinent information for almost every business owner in every state. Read up on Health Reform, Budget & Taxes, Politics & Leadership, Governors, Bird's Eye View, Hot Issues, and Once Around the Statehouse Lightly. Volume XXII, No. 15 May 19, 2014
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Source: SBA.govWith the health insurance marketplaces open, the SBA and Small Business Majority will continue to host free Affordable Care Act 101 weekly webinars every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET from June-August so small business owners can learn the basics of the Affordable Care Act and how they can enroll in health insurance marketplaces.
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