The X Factor of R Value: Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Insulation and Air Sealing Materials
Apr 18, 2019
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2019-04-18 09:00:00
2019-04-18 10:30:00
America/New_York
The X Factor of R Value: Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Insulation and Air Sealing Materials
Robust evidence demonstrates that weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades can significantly and positively impact residents’ thermal stress, asthma symptoms, and energy costs. What is far less understood, however, are the adverse health impacts created by chemical emissions from some of the materials commonly used for these upgrades. This session will introduce criteria for the selection of less toxic materials, policy opportunities for inclusion in energy improvement and public health pro
Building Energy Exchange, 31 Chambers St Suite 609, New York, NY 10007