The impact of ‘net-zero’ household energy interventions on indoor air quality, occupant-reported general health and wellbeing, and household energy use.
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Studying Air Quality in Energy-Efficient Homes
Why are we doing this study?
Climate change is pushing us to make homes more energy efficient through better insulation and sealing. While this helps reduce energy bills and greenhouse gases, it can also trap indoor air pollutants.
Good air quality is essential for our health - poor air quality can cause breathing problems, heart issues, and other health concerns, especially for children, older people, and those already unwell.
What we’re investigating:
Newcastle City Council is upgrading homes to be more energy efficient. We want to understand how these improvements affect indoor air quality, energy costs, and the wellbeing of residents. We’ll study homes before and after the upgrades to measure these changes.
If you participate, we’ll ask you to:
1. Fill out a questionnaire about your home and household
2. Allow us to place air quality monitors inside and outside your home for 3-4 weeks (both before work begins and 12 months after)
3. Share your energy bills from 12 months before and after the improvements
Why this matters
With rising energy costs and climate concerns, making homes energy efficient is crucial. Our study aims to ensure these improvements help both the environment and residents’ health.
Collaborators:
Funded by:
Public Health Research Project: NIHR160372
Details at:
https://www.researchregistry.com/
Research Registry ID number 8208