Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

This section formally designates the short title of the legislation as the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act." This is the common name by which the Act will be known and referenced, making it easier for the public, legislators, and agencies to identify and discuss the law.

This provision amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to add a new definition for "mechanical insulation property." It specifies that this term includes insulation materials, facings, and accessory products used with mechanical systems in federal buildings. Crucially, these materials must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1, as it existed on the bill's enactment date, and must demonstrably reduce energy loss from the mechanical system.

This section further amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) by requiring that all comprehensive energy and water evaluations conducted for federal buildings must explicitly identify energy- and water-saving measures, including, where applicable, the installation of mechanical insulation property. This ensures that mechanical insulation is not overlooked during energy audits and is actively considered as a potential upgrade.