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What is the benefit of adding insulation to a plant or industrial facility?

What is the payback of insulating an industrial plant?


What is the benefit of adding insulation to a plant or industrial facility?

Insulation brings fast return to plants and industrial facilities looking to reduce energy consumption, save costs, and minimize emissions output. These benefits help owners and operators comply with codes, and meet standards for energy efficiency tax breaks and other incentives. NAIMA’s 3E Plus software program helps owners and operators quickly assess the economic and environmental impacts of adding insulation to a facility. Click here for more information on this free software tool located at www.PipeInsulation.org.

What is the payback of insulating an industrial plant?

Payback varies based on the type of facility, fuel type and a number of other factors. NAIMA’s free 3E Plus software can help assess the payback on adding insulation to an existing or new facility. NAIMA and NIA have also created case studies of facilities that have enjoyed the benefits of increased insulation. Follow the links below to read about these real-world examples.

Facts #51 - Insulation Upgrade Program Reduces Fuel Costs and Increases Process Efficiency at Georgia-Pacific Plant (CI211)
Slashing Steam-System Costs (RP049)