The Intersection Of Indoor Air Quality And Energy Efficiency

Why attend?

The importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and need to improve ventilation and air filtration in buildings first came to light during the pandemic.

Post-pandemic, several things have taken place: The Biden Administration announced the Clean Air in Buildings Challenge in 2022, held a White House Summit on Sustainable K-12 School Buildings and Grounds, and released a toolkit this past spring. In July, Congressmen Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency refers to IAQ as the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce the risk of health concerns and is the job of everyone on the building team.

The U.S. Department of Energy defines energy efficiency as “the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result.” As buildings use less energy, we need to know how indoor air quality is affected by:

• Ventilation
• Insulation
• Building materials
• Energy-efficient appliances
• Control systems and operations

Balancing IAQ and energy efficiency is crucial to create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable buildings. By integrating efficient ventilation strategies, choosing the right materials, and utilizing advanced technologies, it is possible to enhance both IAQ and energy performance?

Our expert panel will discuss strategies for integration, including whole building design, performance monitoring, education, and workforce training.We look forward to seeing you there!

When

Oct 17, 2024 – 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ET

Where

Virtual

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