National Radon Defense Leadership Summit 2026
Balanced Ventilation & Radon Mitigation: RenewAire at the 2026 NRD Leadership Summit
Healthy Indoor Environments: How ERV Technology Can Help with Radon
A healthy home requires a comprehensive approach to building science. True indoor air quality goes beyond simple radon mitigation to address whole-house, total air exchange. Join RenewAire in Omaha, Nebraska this July for conversations dedicated to building radon defense businesses and constructing homes that endure for the long term.
- Dates: July 22–24, 2026
- Location: Hilton Downtown Omaha | Omaha, NE
- Theme: Built for Life
- Continuing Education: Earn up to 12 Continuing Education Credits toward your Radon License or Certification.
Weather-Sealing, Energy Upgrades, and the Rising Risk of Radon
At RenewAire, we believe superior indoor air quality (IAQ) requires a deep understanding of how energy efficiency affects a home’s breathing patterns. Modern construction practices and energy upgrades focus heavily on professional air-sealing and advanced insulation. These measures successfully cut utility bills, control indoor temperatures, and reduce drafts. However, eliminating natural structural leaks creates an unintended building science trap.
Tight insulation seals in a complex mix of internally generated contaminants including radon gas. Therefore, when fresh outdoor air fails to enter and stale indoor air fails to exit, hazardous pollutants accumulate rapidly. Consequently, carbon dioxide levels rise, humidity increases, and airborne irritants linger. This buildup leads to deficient indoor air quality, even inside highly rated “green” buildings
Traditional mitigation systems do an excellent job of pulling soil gases out from beneath the concrete slab. However, lingering airborne hazards require a proactive mechanical dilution strategy. Our energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) provide a continuous supply of fresh, filtered outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air in equal amounts. This constant, balanced exchange dilutes internal pollutant pathways and supports your comprehensive IAQ goals.
Leading the Conversation: Doug Kirchner
Leading this vital building science discussion at the summit is RenewAire Midwest Regional Sales Director, Doug Kirchner. Doug will share how RenewAire engineers reliable, static-plate ERVs to solve the complex ventilation challenges of modern tight-home construction. Specifically, his insights will focus on mechanical dilution strategies to mitigate radon and mold risks while maintaining occupant health.
Comprehensive Ventilation: The Full Residential IAQ Lineup
We are showcasing our complete residential portfolio. These ERVs are engineered to provide healthy, fresh air for every type of housing layout—from high-density multi-family units to custom single-family builds.
The Evergreen™ Series: Single-Point Power for Tight Spaces
The Evergreen™ Series expands installation options by targeting localized spaces like bathrooms and laundry rooms. For example, it features a built-in return grille and a three-duct design to fit tight ceiling cavities seamlessly. This innovative layout brings balanced energy recovery ventilation to specific zones that traditionally rely on noisy, inefficient exhaust fans. Plus, the unit replaces spot ventilation completely while introducing automated self-balancing technology to eliminate labor-intensive onsite setup.
The SL Series (SL75 & SL75H): Low-Profile Powerhouses
Specifically engineered to solve intense spatial challenges in multi-family and mixed-use projects, the SL75 serves as an excellent space-saver. At only 9.25″ tall, this unit disappears into shallow bulkheads or between standard floor trusses to preserve critical ceiling heights. High-efficiency EC motors and Dial-A-Flow digital controllers allow for precision airflow balancing. Furthermore, the innovative no-condensate-drain design provides the absolute freedom to mount the unit at any angle to suit complex architectural floor plans.
EV Premium & EV Premium+: High-Capacity Airflow, Award-Winning Efficiency
Recognized with the TecHome Builder Brilliance Award, this line delivers high-capacity airflow without sacrificing performance. Engineered for premium custom homes and demanding light commercial footprints, these units provide an expansive range of 30–390 CFM. Additionally, the EV Premium+ models feature code-proactive designs that make strict compliance straightforward. Equipped with our advanced TC1+ controller accessory, these systems offer a dedicated boost-mode to provide ample outdoor air volume instantly without compromising the home’s energy envelope.
Aeri™ Series: The Contractor-Friendly IAQ Solution
Engineered to eliminate installation complexity in high-volume multi-family and light commercial projects, our Aeri™ ERVs dramatically speed up work on the job site. Weighing just 25 lbs with a highly durable EPP foam cabinet, these units are purpose-built for fast, single-person installation. Their standout feature is their automated self-balancing technology. Instead of guesswork during commissioning, this function ensures perfect code compliance right out of the box, drastically reducing labor time and eliminating onsite testing errors.
HE05: Award-Winning Commercial-Grade Performance
Recently named 2025 New Product of the Year for Energy Efficiency by Environmental Protection, the HE05 is a compact, low-profile powerhouse measuring only 12″ high. This unit bridges the gap between high-end residential and light commercial applications perfectly. Designed to disappear into tight ceiling voids, it delivers up to 375 CFM. Today, it stands as the premier choice for high-occupancy multi-family buildings like dorms and senior living facilities where professional-grade IAQ is required in a minimal footprint.
Connect with Us in Omaha
The 2026 NRD Leadership Summit focuses on growth, leadership, and building businesses that endure. Take advantage of the Vendor Marketplace to meet the team. Setting up a targeted consultation during the event provides an excellent opportunity to explore the full residential portfolio. Also, contractors will discover how incorporating balanced ventilation into existing service offerings expands business opportunities and protects clients.
We look forward to meeting with you at the Summit!