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Energy efficiency classes for technical insulation systems
The EN 17956 standard sets out criteria for the energy performance of insulation systems used in industrial applications, categorizing insulation solutions into energy efficiency classes. Read more about the benefits of the new standard and get the link to the free Energy Efficiency Class Calculator:
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TIPCHECK
TECHNICAL INSULATION PERFORMANCE CHECK
Checked and improved industrial insulation systems save energy, save money and contribute to a cleaner environment through reduced CO₂ emissions. Would you like to become a TIPCHECK Expert? See our next trainings on www.eiif.org/agenda!
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Did you know:
Industrial insulation can deliver annual energy savings of 14 Mtoe - equivalent to the annual energy consumption of 10 million European households. See the EiiF Study 2021 for more information - available for free download from www.eiif.org/publications
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We Power Sustainability

The European Industrial Insulation Foundation (EiiF) is a non-profit foundation headquartered in Switzerland. It has been set up to promote and establish the use of industrial insulation as a widely understood and accepted means of achieving sustainability.

Publications

March 2025 statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition
13 Mar 2025 | News

EiiF signs a letter from the Coalition for Higher Ambition to EU leaders pushing for a bold 2040 target

The European Union stands at a critical crossroads in its journey toward a sustainable and resilient future. With the global climate crisis accelerating, it is imperative that the EU sets ambitious,…
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EiiF article in Isolatie4all magazine
27 Feb 2025 | News

EiiF article "Who wants to pay for energy they don't use?" in Isolatie4all issue 1/2025

Andreas Guertler, EiiF Foundation Director, wrote an article for the 1st 2025 issue of the Dutch Isolatie4all magazine, highlighting the significant energy waste in European industries due to outdated…
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Energy Efficiency Class Calculator
20 Dec 2024 | News

EN 17956 published and to be implemented by all CEN/CENELEC member countries

On 1 December 2024, the new standard EN 17956:2024 Energy efficiency classes for technical insulation systems - Calculation method and applications came into force and will be implemented in all…
Understanding & Using the EN 17956
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