Session Highlights
Here are brief summaries of the sessions being presented at IAQ & Energy 2025! Want to know more? Clink on the "learn more" link at the end of each summary.
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Session 2: Morning Keynote
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Clean air and clean surfaces are more powerful than you think. In this keynote, Dr. Richard Shaughnessy reveals how recent research connects cleaning and ventilation practices to better indoor air, improved well-being, and enhanced performance—and introduces new tools for understanding and addressing mold in buildings.
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Presenter
Richard Shaughnessy, Ph.D.,
Director of IAQ Research, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Session: 3A
Understanding Crawlspace Challenges and Modern Solutions
Overview:
Crawlspaces aren't what they used to be. Join Michael P. Morin to understand common pitfalls, uncover modern solutions, and learn simple, science-backed strategies for dehumidification, air filtration, and better whole-house performance.
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Michael P. Morin, Sales Manager/Trainer, TC Hafford Basement Systems, Wells, ME
Session: 3D
Achieving Healthier Buildings with Lower Energy Use & Cost
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Discover how to make buildings healthier and more energy-efficient with smart indoor air quality strategies. This session reviews ASHRAE Standard 241, compares mitigation technologies, and offers practical guidance for implementing effective, affordable IAQ solutions. Walk away with clear action steps to improve air quality and reduce infection risk in commercial spaces.
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Meghan Mcnulty, Mechanical Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Atlanta, GA
Session: 4C
Is the Building I Work in Making Me Sick?
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Solve IAQ problems more effectively by focusing on people, not just systems. Scott Lawson draws on decades of experience to show how occupant involvement, clear communication, and practical investigation methods can turn nearly every IAQ challenge into a success story.
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Scott Lawson, President, The Lawson Group, Concord, NH
Session: 5A
Build Tight & Ventilate Right
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Creating healthy, high-performance homes starts with building tight and ventilating right. Gabrielle O’Grady explores how airtight envelopes paired with balanced, filtered heat or energy recovery ventilation (HRV/ERV) improve comfort, reduce energy use, and control indoor contaminants. Learn practical strategies for designing, selecting, and installing ventilation systems that support occupant health and building durability.
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Gabrielle O'Grady, Brink Team Manager, 475 High Performance Building Supply, Brooklyn, NY
Session: 6: Afternoon Keynote
Guilty/Not Guilty: IAQ on Trial
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Join the jury in this lively mock trial that puts indoor air quality on the stand. Through humor, science, and debate, Joe Medosch explores the complex world of chemicals in building materials, the limits of responsibility, and practical solutions—like ventilation—to create healthier indoor spaces.
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Joe Medosch, Director of Trainings, measureQuick, Loveland, CO
Session: 1C
Moisture & Leak Investigations
Overview:
Moisture and leaks can quickly turn into costly indoor air quality problems. Join Jeff May as he shares real-world investigations, highlighting design and construction errors, maintenance pitfalls, and the tools you need to identify and address moisture issues. Packed with detailed photos and case studies, this session equips you to prevent fungal growth and protect both indoor and outdoor environments.
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Jeffrey May, IAQ Investigator, CIAQP CMC, May Indoor Air Investigations, LLC, Tyngsborough, MA
Session: 3B
Creating Cleaner, Safer Community Spaces: Montana’s Approach to Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality
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Protecting communities from wildfire smoke and environmental hazards requires smart planning and action. This session highlights Montana DPHHS initiatives to improve indoor air quality, engage diverse populations, and train building operators, all while creating safe, healthy public spaces. Gain insights and strategies you can adapt to support resilient, clean-air environments in your own community.
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Session: 4A
Theory and Practice for Attics and Cathedral Roof Slopes in Cold Climates
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This session describes the procedures for diagnosing and correcting insulation, radiant warming, and air leakage problems in attics and cathedral roof slopes, including near-flat roofs. An overview of the related ventilation issues is included. Pros and cons of vented and unvented designs are covered as methods for preventing problems in new construction, or as a method of remediating problems by changing from one strategy to the other.
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Henri Fennell
Consultant, HC Fennell Consulting, LLC, North Thetford, VT
Session: 4D
Sponsor Session
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Session: 5B
Redefining Clean Air:
How Emerging Technologies and New Standards Are Shaping the Future of IAQ and Energy Efficiency
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Redefine clean air for the modern building. Nick Agopian examines cutting-edge IAQ technologies, including non-thermal plasma systems, and shows how they achieve high filtration performance with lower energy use. Learn actionable strategies to meet evolving standards and enhance occupant health and building performance.
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Nick Agopian, President,
Reviveaire, Kenilworth, NJ
Session: 1A:
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Discover how an integrated, in-house approach to home performance can deliver healthier, higher-quality living spaces while reducing reliance on subcontractors. This session covers strategies to put indoor air quality front and center, optimize project workflows, and boost customer satisfaction. Walk away with actionable insights to streamline operations, improve quality control, and energize your team.
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Hal Smith, Founder/CEO, Halco Home Solutions, Phelps, NY
Session: 1D
Unlocking the Potential of Hybrid VRF Systems
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Discover the future of HVAC with Hybrid VRF systems, offering simultaneous heating and cooling while keeping refrigerants out of occupied spaces. This session covers design considerations, system components, and practical strategies for integration with ventilation systems. Walk away ready to implement safer, more efficient, and sustainable HVAC solutions.
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Mackenzie Sutter, Commercial Sales Manager, , Mitsubishi Electric Trane US, Southborough, MA
Session: 3C
DNA Meets Dust: Cutting Edge Tools for Mold Inspection and Remediation
Overview:
Mold and water damage are more than nuisances—they’re complex ecological challenges. This session highlights seven years of research using DNA-based fungal ecology and the Mold Classification Tool (MCT) to guide evidence-based mold inspection and remediation. Learn cutting-edge techniques to assess bio-residual contamination, evaluate remediation success, and apply microbiome insights in real-world settings.
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Presenter
Richard Shaughnessy, Ph.D., Director of IAQ Research, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Session: 4B
How Home Environments Shape Asthma Outcomes in Maine
Overview:
Discover how home-based triggers like mold, moisture, and pests impact asthma in Maine’s most vulnerable populations. This session highlights lessons from the Maine AS-ME Program, showing how pairing education with individualized home assessments improves asthma control and informs statewide health strategies.
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Presenters:
Michelle Mitchell, Executive Director, Partnerships for Health, Augusta, ME
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Leigh Riley, Program Director, Maine Asthma Program, Maine CDC, Augusta, ME
Session: 5C
Beyond Four Walls and a Roof: Connecting People, Health, and the Indoor Environment
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Healthy indoor spaces are more than walls, systems, and materials—they’re about people. Discover how ASHRAE Guideline 10 and the Symptom Star connect objective measurements with occupant experiences to improve Indoor Environmental Quality. Walk away with strategies to design spaces that truly promote comfort, health, and well-being.
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Carl Grimes, HHS, CIEC
Hayward Healthy Home Institute - Denver, CO
Session: 5D
Co-Optimizing Indoor Air Quality and Energy Use in Corporate Offices
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Healthy buildings don’t have to compromise energy efficiency. Amanda Hernandez explores how real-time IAQ data, energy modeling, and patented analytics tools help corporate offices enhance occupant health while reducing energy use, with case studies showing measurable results.
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Amanda Hernandez, MS, Data Analyst, 9 Foundations - Boston, MA