The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry has named three finalists for the 2026 Polyurethane Innovation Award, highlighting new technologies and products that demonstrate meaningful advancements in polyurethane applications. The finalists will be recognized during the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, where the award winner will be selected. read more
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $90 million in competitive awards to help states, cities, tribes, and partnering organizations implement updated energy codes for buildings. read more
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.1 percent in April, following revised flat growth in March, and a 0.3 percent decline in February, as measured on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis. During April, growth in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Northeast and West Coast regions was offset by declines in the Gulf Coast and Ohio Valley regions. read more
More than 30 percent energy savings can be achieved using the 2016 version of Standard 90.1, according to recent analysis conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL) in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program. read more
