How to Capture Savings and Navigate Regulations with a Smarter IAQ Plan

Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Ballroom B

This presentation equips school district staff to implement energy-efficient Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) initiatives that improve learning conditions while reducing energy costs. Participants will learn practical, proven strategies—grounded in successful district examples—for building and executing a comprehensive Energy Efficient IAQ plan. A central theme is integrating IAQ management with energy efficiency to create a coordinated, sustainable approach. The session provides actionable guidance for starting or strengthening IAQ plans and policies, highlighting key benefits, common challenges, and effective ways to overcome them.
Attendees will also learn how to access and apply free tools, best-practice guides, technical assistance, and funding opportunities to support assessment and implementation.

Finally, the presentation reviews the current landscape of state IAQ regulations so educational facilities can understand requirements and maintain compliance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key components of a comprehensive Energy-Efficient IAQ plan and explain how to integrate IAQ management with energy efficiency to improve learning conditions and student health outcomes and reduce costs.
• Locate and leverage free resources, assessment tools, technical assistance, and funding opportunities to initiate or enhance IAQ initiatives in school districts.
• Recognize common implementation challenges and applicable state IAQ regulatory requirements, and outline strategies to ensure compliance and successful program execution.

Speaker:
Brie Reed, Regional Program Manager, West, Center for Green Schools