<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/prwebFeeds.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed</title><link>http://www.prweb.com</link><description>PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases</description><language>en</language><managingEditor>xml@emediawire.com</managingEditor><webMaster>xml@emediawire.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:04:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>30</ttl><item><title>CNAIMA Endorses Bipartisan PACE Home Energy Efficiency Legislation – Bill Will Spur Job Growth While Protecting Federal Treasury</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8659301.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>America&#39;s leading association of insulation manufacturers applauds legislation from Reps. Heyworth, Lungren, and Thompson that will bring together small businesses and local government to ensure proper use of the PACE home assessment program and spur greater homeowner investment in insulation and other home energy efficiency measures.</p><p>(PRWeb July 22, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8659301.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8659301.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8659301.htm</guid></item><item><title>Council of NAIMA Applauds Shaheen-Portman Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8425609.htm</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>CNAIMA endorses legislation introduced by Senators Shaheen (D-NH) and Portman (R-OH) that encourages greater energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.</p><p>(PRWeb May 14, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8425609.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8425609.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8425609.htm</guid></item><item><title>CNAIMA Urges Administration to Expand Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions and Credits to Spur Insulation Jobs, Energy Savings  </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5231444.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Members of the Council of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association met with Administration officials to urge the expansion and extension of the 25(C) and 45(L) residential energy efficiency tax credits as well as the revision of the similarly-aimed 179(d) tax deduction into a full-blown tax credit.</p><p>(PRWeb April 08, 2011)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5231444.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5231444.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5231444.htm</guid></item><item><title>CNAIMA Urges EPA to Allow Utilities to Use Energy Efficiency to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions</title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5215654.htm</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>In comments submitted in response to EPA&#39;s &quot;listening sessions&quot; on proposed Clean Air Act rules, the Council of NAIMA has urged EPA to allow power plants and utilities to count efficiency measures - 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and is eager to install energy efficiency measures in the home.</p><p>(PRWeb October 07, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4613774.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4613774.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4613774.htm</guid></item><item><title>New Consumer Survey Points to Strong Grassroots Support for Insulation, Need to Enact Home Star to Spur Jobs, Investment </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4587314.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>A strong majority of American consumers recognizes that installing or updating insulation is the most affordable and among the most energy-efficient methods of retrofitting homes, says a new nationwide survey.</p><p>(PRWeb October 01, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4587314.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4587314.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/10/prweb4587314.htm</guid></item><item><title>CNAIMA Head Applauds House Passage of Rural Star Program – Urges Senate Action on Home Star </title><link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4530864.htm</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description> <![CDATA[  <p>Once signed into law, Rural Star and similar programs like Home Star mean tens of thousands of jobs for insulation installers, manufactures, and contractors who have been hard-hit by the recession.</p><p>(PRWeb September 18, 2010)</p><p>Read the full story at <a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4530864.htm">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4530864.htm</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/09/prweb4530864.htm</guid></item><item><title>CNAIMA Head Expresses &quot;Disappointment&quot; at Senate Delay on Bipartisan Home Star - 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