Chief Troublemaker
Energy Vanguard
Decatur, Georgia
Allison Bailes is the author of a bestselling book on residential building science (A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It?) and the founder of Energy Vanguard, a building science firm and BPI Test Center located in Decatur, Georgia. The company’s focus is on residential HVAC design, consulting, and education. Dr. Bailes has a PhD in physics from the University of Florida and has been involved with the field of building science since 2001, when he built a high-performance home out of structural insulated panels.
Hot Water Is a System, Not Just a Water Heater
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
What the Duct?! Air Flow & Heat Transfer in Ducts
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Ductless Heat Pumps: The Elegance and the Asterisks
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
A Case of the Vapors: Humidity Control for Comfort & Health
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality
Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM