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Are there special resources for builders?
Builders who partner with the Indoor airPLUS Program are eligible to use the Indoor airPLUS logo in advertising and marketing efforts, showing consumers their commitment to a national, government-backed program. Builders can also display Indoor airPLUS collaterals, co-brandable consumer brochures, and other Indoor airPLUS marketing and sales materials in their…
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How can I show my customers the benefits of Indoor airPLUS homes?
You can start by showing them the Discover Indoor airPLUS Homes (Customizable Booklet) to introduce them to EPA’s guidance for improved indoor air quality. Next, the Indoor airPLUS qualified home label and certificate help demonstrate that your homes meet the EPA's stringent specifications for improved indoor air quality. You can…
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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…