Indoor Air Quality Improvements Save Energy Q & A

Q: Can improving the IAQ in our school reduce energy consumption?

A: You might be tempted to think the answer is NO. Many factors in a school, some that involve energy, can impact the IAQ in a building: cleaning materials, products and practices, maintenance, paints, furniture, carpet, plug loads, ventilation, CO2 levels, humidity, temperature. The list goes on and on. But after closer evaluation and improved understanding of what determines IAQ in a school, it turns out there is a direct correlation between IAQ improvements and energy reduction.

Read the full article at SchoolFacilities.com here.