"Today, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new guidance to help
school districts protect indoor air quality while increasing energy
efficiency during school renovations.
“This guidance provides common-sense solutions for
improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality in schools across the
country,” said Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s
Office of Air and Radiation. “By using these guidelines, school
districts can cut their energy bills and help ensure that students have a
healthy and safe learning environment.”
Both energy management and protection of indoor air
quality (IAQ) are important considerations for school facility
management during energy upgrades and retrofits, and schools can protect
occupant health by addressing both goals holistically. These renovation
and construction activities can create dust, introduce new contaminants
and contaminant pathways, create or aggravate moisture problems, and
result in inadequate ventilation in occupied spaces. EPA’s Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades offers opportunities to prevent and control potentially harmful conditions during school renovations..."
Schools’ Indoor Air Quality
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