{"id":24,"date":"2016-09-29T07:34:07","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T07:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/convention\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2024-01-29T21:30:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T02:30:19","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Education and Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-24\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-24-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-24-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"image-ruled panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-24-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1338 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/bigstock-123177371-for-education-center.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-24-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>Content Development for <a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/niaeducationcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIA's Education Center<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Foundation is funding the development of the following on-demand microlearning topics, available within NIA's Education Center:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-24-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-24-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Advantages of Association Membership<\/li>\n<li>Breathable and Non-Breathable Coverings<\/li>\n<li>Difference between QA\/QC and Inspection<\/li>\n<li>Emittance<\/li>\n<li>Fitting Factors\u2014What Are They and Why\/How Are They Used?<\/li>\n<li>Gross Margin versus Markup<\/li>\n<li>Hydrophobic, Hydroscopic, and Water Resistant<\/li>\n<li>Insulation Product Categories<\/li>\n<li>K-, R-, and U-Values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-24-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>LEED Credits and Mechanical Insulation<\/li>\n<li>Measure through Methodology<\/li>\n<li>Moisture Barriers, Moisture Retarders, and Condensate Barriers<\/li>\n<li>Passive Fire Protection versus Fire Protection<\/li>\n<li>Product Density versus Compressive Strength<\/li>\n<li>Protective Coverings \u2013 Categories<\/li>\n<li>Protective Coverings \u2013 Types<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-24-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Simple Calculators<\/li>\n<li>Understanding Different Types of Contracts<\/li>\n<li>Use Temperature<\/li>\n<li>Vapor Stops<\/li>\n<li>Water Vapor Permeability<\/li>\n<li>What Constitutes the Basis of a Contractual Claim?<\/li>\n<li>Work-In-Progress (WIP) Calculations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-24-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-24-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"image-ruled panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-24-2-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1341 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/logo_doe-300x83.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/logo_doe-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/logo_doe.png 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-24-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-24-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><strong>U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Requests for Information (RFI) <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On occasion, the Foundation responds to requests for information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). When appropriate, the Foundation provides information about resources that the National Insulation Association can provide and the educational and training opportunities available to answer the challenges presented in the RFIs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 2022, Request for Information on Barriers and Pathways to Integrating Onsite Clean Energy Technologies in the Industrial Sector, DE-FOA-0002830<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders on issues related to the deployment of onsite clean energy and storage technologies, including solar, solar thermal, wind power, renewable fuels, geothermal, battery storage, and thermal storage, at industrial facilities. EERE is specifically interested in information on the key barriers that manufacturers are encountering during technology evaluation and implementation of clean energy projects. EERE is also interested in the current state of knowledge and uptake of onsite clean energy technologies, existing technical assistance and resources for project evaluation and deployment, and potential pathways for accelerating the integration of clean energy technologies in the industrial sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/10\/Final-DE-FOA-0002830_RFI-on-Barriers-and-Pathways-to-Integrating-Onsite-Clean-Energy-Technologies-in-the-Industrial-Sector.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to review the Foundation\u2019s response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>May 2022, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) - Request for Information on Energy: Improvements at Public School Facilities, DE-FOA-0002715<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from LEAs, school staff, states, local governments, energy service companies, clean energy finance providers, labor unions, service providers, utilities, researchers, community partners, manufacturers, and other stakeholders on issues related to program development and execution of BIL Section 40541. EERE is specifically interested in information on 1) capacity development and technical assistance needs of applicants and their stakeholders and partners; 2) how to define, support, and leverage the needs assessments required of applicants; 3) appropriate criteria and metrics; 4) workforce development and supporting high-quality jobs; 5) potential partnerships structures and models to achieve the goals of the provision and maximize impact; and 6) pathways and models to leverage the financial investments to reach more facilities and achieve deeper impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/DE-FOA-0002715-National-Insulation-Association-Submittal-SCHOOLS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to review the Foundation\u2019s response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>May 2022, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Request for Information: Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI), DE-FOA-0002755<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from state and local government agencies, building officials, contractors, designers, builders, other industry representatives, community organizations, academia, research laboratories, and other stakeholders on issues related to building energy policy implementation. EERE is specifically interested in information on the Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation FOA goals and design. A description of this potential RECI FOA and key questions posed in this RFI are outlined in the following sections.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/DE-FOA-0002755-National-Insulation-Association-Submittal_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to review the Foundation\u2019s response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>February 2022, Request for Information on Industrial Decarbonization Priorities, DE-FOA-0002687<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to research, development, demonstration, and deployment of technologies to address the technical challenges related to emissions reduction and decarbonization of the U.S. industrial sector. EERE is specifically interested in information on aspects of industrial decarbonization associated with key industrial sectors, including chemicals, iron and steel, food and beverages, and cement, in addition to other manufacturing industries or crosscutting technology areas that would have a substantial level of emissions reduction in the industrial sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/08\/DE-FOA-0002687-RFI-NIAS-submission-Decarb.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to review the Foundation's response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content Development for NIA&#8217;s Education Center The Foundation is funding the development of the following on-demand microlearning topics, available within NIA&#8217;s Education Center: Advantages of Association Membership Breathable and Non-Breathable Coverings Difference between QA\/QC and Inspection Emittance Fitting Factors\u2014What Are They and Why\/How Are They Used? 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