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Health and Resilience of Clean Energy Homes Parts 1-3

November 19, 2024

Homeowner interest in our capacity to control indoor air quality and increase resilience has skyrocketed. Ventilation is recognized as vital beyond a few seconds of bathroom exhaust, we should be delivering continuous fresh filtered air to main living areas. Concerns around the ability to shelter in place during power losses and extreme weather events range from far-flung rural areas to cities.

Are our homes safe havens?
Can air pollutants like respiratory viruses and wildfire smoke be prevented from entering homes and affecting occupants?

Common efficiency improvements can result in better indoor air quality, low infiltration of pollutants, thermal comfort, sound attenuation, quality lighting, outstanding durability, and safe shelter for extended periods of time without power.

It’s also possible that certain upgrades, if not installed correctly, can cause health problems.
– Discover the possibilities of homes that exceed the norm by facilitating Health by Design
– Meet homeowners who’ve realized health improvements as a result of efficiency upgrades
– Learn what experts have determined to be the six “pollutants of most concern”. Understand what pollutants exist in homes, their sources, potential harms, and preventive solutions
– Explore details of a recent fire rebuild in Santa Cruz. The Firesafe council inspector reported that “this is the most fire-resistant house I’ve ever inspected and will likely ever see”!
– See how many days houses maintained heat without power in the Passive House Challenge!
– Resilience section focuses on fire resistance and power losses

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Date:
November 19
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST
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San Diego LEARN
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