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Standard Insulating Company received the Owens Corning® Certified Energy Expert® (CEE) Community Service Award on April 30, 2026, at the CEE National Meeting in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The award recognizes a Certified Energy Expert® member company that continually supports programs, initiatives, and events for its surrounding community and residents.
Standard Insulating was honored specifically for hosting an annual food drive that brings together our team, our customers, and the community to support local food banks throughout the Metrolina region. The recognition reflects a simple principle: neighbors helping neighbors, all because we want to support where we live.
1945: Built on Local Roots
Standard Insulating was founded in 1945 by craftspeople who understood the Carolina climate and the value of serving their community. That commitment to local roots has defined the company for over eight decades. Today, the team still lives and works in the neighborhoods we serve. We see the homes we insulate. We know the families and the seasonal challenges they face.
A local insulation company operates with a different mindset than national chains. We invest in local training. We maintain relationships with local suppliers. We hire from the community. This foundation shapes how we approach both our work and our responsibility to give back.
The Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Standard Insulating’s annual food drive works because it’s built on collaboration. Our team collects nonperishable items. Our customers contribute. Together, we gather thousands of pounds of food to distribute to local food banks serving families in need throughout the Metrolina region.
It’s not complicated. A local insulation company works with its customers and community to take care of other neighbors. Everyone involved understands that food security matters. Everyone understands that we all benefit when we support where we live.
The drive grows every year because the participation is genuine. Customers see the work we do in their homes. They see the commitment we have to the community. They want to be part of that. The result is a collaborative effort that makes a tangible difference for families facing food insecurity.
Stephanie Tolbert, Certified Energy Expert® program leader at Owens Corning, recognized the impact: “Through this local food drive, Standard Insulating Company has demonstrated what it truly means to lead with purpose, generosity, and compassion. The team’s actions make a meaningful difference for families in need and reflect the very best of the Certified Energy Expert® community.”
Watch the Announcement
Standard Insulating’s Community Service Award was celebrated at the CEE National Meeting. Watch the video announcement to see the recognition and learn more about what this award means to our team.
Why Local Matters
When an insulation contractor Charlotte NC is active in its community, that contractor is invested in the same neighborhoods it serves. A local insulation company isn’t extracting value and moving on–it’s building long-term relationships and contributing to the places where its customers live.
This commitment extends to the work itself. Standard Insulating’s team has completed thousands of projects across Charlotte and surrounding counties. That experience means we understand the specific conditions that affect homes in our region. We know the climate challenges, the building types, and the performance requirements that matter to Charlotte homeowners.
Certified Energy Expert® Standards
Standard Insulating’s CEE certification reflects membership in an exclusive group of insulation contractors trained, tested, and trusted to deliver advanced solutions based on decades of building science research. Certified Energy Expert® professionals are backed by Owens Corning’s limited lifetime warranty on insulation and an industry-exclusive limited lifetime warranty on installation.
The CEE program recognizes only the very best insulation contractors. Members work with homeowners and builders to help make buildings and homes quiet, comfortable, and energy smart. Standard Insulating’s Community Service Award places the company among the elite in the industry.
A Commitment That Runs Deep
The recognition from Owens Corning validates what the community already knows: Standard Insulating is more than a contractor. It’s a neighbor. It’s a company that shows up for the people it serves–both through precision work and through genuine community commitment.
The food drive will continue. The work will continue. And the commitment to serving Charlotte and the surrounding Metrolina region will remain at the heart of what Standard Insulating does. Because we live here. We work here. We want to support where we live.
About Standard Insulating Company
Standard Insulating Company has been a community staple in Charlotte since 1945. Standard’s local insulation expertise ensures compliance with building codes and maximizes energy efficiency. Standard Insulating Company specializes in attic, wall, and floor insulation; crawl space encapsulation and insulation; and radiant barrier installation. The Standard Insulating team also provides free in-home energy analyses.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2025 sales of $10.1 billion.