The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 31, 2013 that it has fined Edward Sumpolec, the owner of three businesses (Thermalkool, Thermalcool, and Energy Conservation Specialists), for making "deceptive and unsubstantiated" claims about the R-value and energy efficiency benefits of his companies' home insulation products. In particular, the companies made false claims about liquid coating and foil radiant barrier products.
Summary of News:
The Federal Trade Commission has fined green building insulation manufacturers for making false claims about their products' R-values and energy efficiency benefits.