EPA Seeks Public Comments on "Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades"

EPA is developing voluntary Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades (PDF, 22 pp., 827 K, about PDF), in conjunction with the Department of Energy (DOE) Workforce Guidelines for Home Energy Upgrades (See the DOE Webpage on the Guidelines.). The EPA protocols and DOE guidelines are intended for voluntary adoption by weatherization assistance programs, federally funded housing programs, private sector home performance contracting organizations, and others working on residential retrofit or remodeling efforts. Together, the complementary documents will: provide a robust and practical set of resources for retrofit contractors, trainers, and program administrators; help improve the quality of the work performed in this expanding industry; promote occupant health and safety; and drive consumer demand for energy efficiency retrofit services.