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Mechanical insulation property

Special materials used to cover pipes, ducts, and other parts of a building's heating, cooling, or plumbing systems to prevent heat or cold from escaping, thereby saving energy and water.

National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA)

A federal law passed in 1978 that aims to encourage energy conservation in various sectors, including federal buildings, by setting goals and requiring efficiency measures.

ASHRAE Standard 90.1

A widely recognized industry standard developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers that provides minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of buildings.

Federal buildings

Any building owned, operated, or leased by the United States government.

Energy or water efficiency measure

An action or technology implemented to reduce the amount of energy or water used while still achieving the same or better performance.