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    U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO UES to Certify Insulations Under ENERGY STAR® Seal and Insulate Program

    U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO UES to Certify Insulations Under ENERGY STAR® Seal and Insulate Program

    Ontario, Calif. — The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized IAPMO Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) to certify insulations under the ENERGY STAR® Seal and Insulate Program.

    IAPMO UES is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as an ISO/IEC 17065 certification body to certify numerous building materials, including residential insulation.

    “IAPMO UES is proud to be a part of the ENERGY STAR program and offer this additional service to our clients,” said IAPMO UES Senior Vice President Jerry Carrier.

    IAPMO UES is a trusted name as an independent evaluation and certification agency for the building materials industries. IAPMO UES is committed to providing quality services at competitive rates in a timely manner. Its knowledgeable staff works with manufacturers to ensure that each project is handled effectively, helping get the products to market more quickly. IAPMO UES also conducts audits to ensure continuous compliance.

    To get started with your ENERGY STAR Seal and Insulate supplement, please submit an application to IAPMO UES. Applications may be found at https://www.uniform-es.org/. For information on becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner, please visit this link: Seal and Insulate ENERGY STAR Program.

    For more information about the program or if you need help with the application process, please contact Barry Johnson at (909) 223-4422 or barry.johnson@uniform-es.org, or direct your web browser to www.uniform-es.org.


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