NIA Sites > MI Foundation > News & Updates Welcome The Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement News & Updates 2023 New Study on Insulation’s Positive Impact on Energy & Emissions Read the New Study on Insulation’s Positive Impact on Energy Efficiency and Emission Reductions (Emissions Study)—the findings reveal that mechanical insulation is far superior to other technologies for energy saving and emissions reductions. 2023 Annual Report Review the Foundation’s 2023 Annual Report The Foundation’s Board of Directors column is published quarterly in NIA News and Insulation Outlook. 2024 First Quarter Update