What does Preamble of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. The proposed amendment includes the installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy or water efficiency measure.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026.

What does INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL INSULATION PROPERTY AS AN ENERGY OR of Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. It redesignates subparagraphs (E) through (H) of paragraph (1) as (F) through (I), respectively. It defines 'mechanical insulation property' as insulation material meeting certain standards and resulting in energy loss reduction. The definition of 'mechanical insulation property' requires the insulation to be placed into service in connection with a mechanical system and to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of Standard 90.1 of ASHRAE. It inserts language into paragraph (3)(A) to include the installation of mechanical insulation property as an energy- and water-saving measure in comprehensive energy and water evaluations.

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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

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This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to include mechanical insulation installation as an energy and water efficiency measure.
The bill defines 'mechanical insulation property' as materials meeting specific standards that reduce energy loss when used with mechanical systems.
It allows the installation of mechanical insulation property to be considered an energy- and water-saving measure during comprehensive evaluations.

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