Indoor Air Quality: The Energy Efficiency Follow-Up
IAQ driven by increased awareness among consumers
Humidity, mold, and inadequate temperatures can all contribute to air pollution indoors, where air quality can be up to five times more polluted than it is outdoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Manufacturers in the realm of IAQ are seeing an uptick in interest due to increased awareness among consumers as well, as the air quality concerns that come as a byproduct of efforts to tighten up buildings to increase energy efficiency. In response, they’ve been updating IAQ products for the age of the smartphone and the “smart” HVAC system.