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Evaluation

IAQ & Healthy Homes

Breakout 11

Heat-related Impacts of the Healthy Homes HVAC Program in Arizona

Presentation

Thursday, April 16, 2026
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM  
Location: A114 & 115 (Level 1)
CE: 1
CEU Type(s): BPI, BSI, INTERNACHI, NARI, NATE, RESNET
This session summarizes the results from an on-going, independent evaluation of a Healthy Homes Program delivered across Arizona. This Healthy Homes Pilot Program is exclusively an emergency HVAC repair and replacement program provided to eligible households by the nonprofit, All Thrive 365. The session will describe the need for and implementation of the Healthy Homes Program that has served 400+ households in Arizona. Collective findings across the cooling seasons (2021-2024) will be shared. Significant improvements in comfort and safety were observed. Responses from a household survey suggest improvements in the physical and mental health of recipients, reductions in energy insecurity, and potential societal benefits through self-reported reductions in medical encounters. Significant impacts were observed in every cooling season.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Participants will learn about the Healthy Homes emergency air conditioning repair and replacement pilot program
  • Participants will gain insights into the multiple household and societal benefits of the program
  • The session will underscore the importance of having access to cooling equipment in extreme hot environments