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2011 Version 6.0 Platform
The 2011v6.0 emissions modeling platform is based on the 2011NEIv1 and was used for preliminary modeling for the Update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
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2011 Version 6.2 Platform
The 2011v6.2 emissions modeling platform is based on the 2011NEIv2 and was used for the final 2015 ozone NAAQS and the proposed Update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
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2011 Version 6.1 Platform
The 2011v6.1 emissions modeling platform is based on the 2011NEIv1 and was used for the 2015 ozone NAAQS proposal.
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To whom do I send completed Indoor airPLUS verification checklists?
File each completed Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist with the rating file for the qualified home, according to your Rating Provider's requirements. Keep them with the completed ENERGY STAR Inspection Checklists. There is no need to send them to EPA.
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How can Indoor airPLUS help to promote our services?
Consumers are increasingly aware and concerned about indoor air quality. EPA estimates almost one in five American households have at least one person with asthma. And many homebuyers have experienced hot and cold spots, unwanted odors, and other signs of potential indoor air quality problems where they live. Builders who…
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2011 Version 6.3 Platform
The 2011v6.3 emissions modeling platform is based on the 2011NEIv2 and was used for the final 2015 ozone NAAQS and the proposed Update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule.
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What are the requirements to build an Indoor airPLUS home?
A home must first be designed to earn the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes label, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. By adding additional home design and construction features, an Indoor airPLUS home also helps protect residents from issues like radon, carbon monoxide, and mold. The home is then inspected and…
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2014 Version 7.1 Platform
The 2014v7.1 emissions modeling platform is based on the 2014NEIv2
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What are the benefits to building an Indoor airPLUS home?
Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality of their homes. Issues like mold, radon, carbon monoxide, and toxic chemicals have received greater attention than ever as poor indoor air quality has been linked to a host of health problems. By constructing homes that meet the Indoor airPLUS…
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2015v7.1 (alpha) Platform
The 2015 alpha platform is based off the 2014 NEI version 2.
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What are the benefits of living in an Indoor airPLUS qualified home?
Homes that earn the EPA ENERGY STAR and Indoor airPLUS labels are designed to have lower utility costs, greater comfort, better durability, and reduced risk of indoor air quality problems. The construction features of Indoor airPLUS qualified homes can lead to lower health risks, protection against combustion pollutants, and fewer…
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How do I get Indoor airPLUS labels for my homes?
EPA provides accredited Rating Providers and ENERGY STAR HCO/MROs with a tool for printing labels and certificates for Indoor airPLUS qualified homes. Raters should request labels via their Rating Provider or ENERGY STAR HCO/MRO. Rating Providers and HCOs may request blank labels by contacting Indoor_airPLUS@epa.gov .
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How do I verify a home to earn the Indoor airPLUS label?
The Indoor airPLUS verification process is similar to that of the ENERGY STAR Residential certification programs. Rating Company verifies that the Indoor airPLUS program requirements are met using the Indoor airPLUS Verification Checklist. Once the Verification Checklist is complete and both the Rater and the builder have signed it, the…
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Are There Indoor airPLUS Labels, Plaques, and Certificates? How Can I Get Them?
EPA provides Indoor airPLUS labels to accredited Rating Providers or to ENERGY STAR HCO/MROs, upon request. The label is applied to the electrical panel of each home beside the ENERGY STAR label. An Indoor airPLUS certificate should also be provided to the homeowner at the time of occupancy and can…
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Does an Indoor airPLUS home need to have radon testing performed?
EPA strongly encourages radon testing in all homes, however, this is not a requirement for Indoor airPLUS qualifications. For newly constructed Indoor airPLUS homes located in Radon Zone 1, a passive radon mitigation system is required at a minimum. This creates the ability to easily install a radon vent fan…
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What resources are available to me on Indoor airPLUS?
There are various educational and marketing resources available to partners and other interested parties free of charge, including videos, brochures and more. Partners also have access to Indoor airPLUS logos that can be used to help promote participation in the program websites, print materials and other collateral. Visit the Indoor…
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How do I know if I am living in a home that has earned the Indoor airPLUS label?
If your home was built between 2005 and 2008, check your circuit breaker box for an ENERGY STAR label that also says "Indoor Air Package", or ask your builder if they participated in the EPA pilot program. For homes built after 2008 you can look for the "Indoor airPLUS" label…
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Is Indoor airPLUS a green building program?
No. Indoor airPLUS is not a comprehensive green building program because it is specifically focused on indoor air quality. However, Indoor airPLUS is a companion label to the ENERGY STAR Residential Program and homes that receive certification are also more energy efficient. To improve the value proposition for consumers, builders…
