With a granddaughter attending the school her grandfather developed and installed the HVAC system for, indoor air quality is front of mind.

Kenneth Mead from the CDC, speaking for himself and his family, which includes an educator, said there's good reason to follow ASHRAE Standard 241.

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 

Twelve schools are the newest recipients of the Skills Lab equipment grants, which are projected to reach over 1,000 students this upcoming school year.

Upgrades at three buildings in the West Branch Local School District in Beloit, Ohio, are expected to save the district more than $200,000 a year in energy and operational costs.

SupplyHouse.com pledged to donate $2 for every engagement on special social media posts made in November. The trades community showed up to support the cause, with social media sharing efforts earning a $57,000 contribution, a press release from the PHCC said.

The two donated Airedale ClassMate packaged units were installed in the football team's fieldhouse at Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista, Virginia.