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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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Sổ Hướng Dẫn Cách Nộp Đơn Khiếu Nại Phân Biệt Đối Xử
Sổ Hướng Dẫn Cách Nộp Đơn Khiếu Nại Phân Biệt Đối Xử
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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…
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Indoor airPLUS Mobile App
Information about the Indoor airPLUS mobile app for builder and verifier partners.
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Can the use of fragrances indoors cause health impacts?
Although many people report being adversely affected by fragrances, the issue remains controversial. While some individuals may dislike a particular fragrance and may experience physical reactions from exposure to them, others exposed to the same fragrance may appreciate the smell or attribute health benefits to the exposure (e.g., aromatherapy). There…
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How does mold affect people with asthma?
Molds can trigger asthma episodes in sensitive individuals with asthma. People with asthma should avoid contact with exposure to molds. Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. Molds can be found almost anywhere, and grow best in damp places such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Find…
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What can I do if I have asthma?
If you have asthma, you should know what you can do to control your asthma and what to do if you have an asthma episode. Work with your doctor to identify your asthma triggers. Ask your doctor to write your Asthma Action Plan. Remove or reduce your exposure to your…
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Greening CSO Plans: Planning and Modeling Green Infrastructure for Combine Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control
This technical resource is intended to assist communities in developing and evaluating Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control alternatives that include green infrastructure.
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease in your body's airways, which are the paths that carry air to your lungs. Asthma causes the inside walls of the airways to be inflamed or swollen. When this happens, people have repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness or nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma…