Description

This is an in person event taking place at AHR. Registration is not required for this session, however, you may be required to register for the AHR Expo separately.

This session will be available in Spanish

Earn 2 points towards your NAFA Certification Renewal

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, PST
Room: S227 (Subject to change)
Seminar rooms are located on Level 2, South Building

Join us for NAFA’s Guide to Optimized System Performance — an expert-led session designed for contractors and engineers who want to provide smarter filtration strategies that improve indoor air quality (IAQ), lower energy costs, and protect mechanical systems.

Backed by ASHRAE 62.1, 52.2, and 241, this session cuts through the noise with proven principles to help you design and maintain HVAC systems that hit the perfect balance of high IAQ and low energy use.

You’ll learn how filter selection directly impacts pressure drop, equipment performance, and long-term cost of ownership (TFLC), and how to avoid the common pitfalls that sabotage system efficiency and rack up huge energy costs.

Whether you’re specifying filters, overseeing installations, or optimizing existing systems, this session arms you with the tools to make confident, cost-effective decisions — backed by real-world examples and NAFA-certified expertise.

Walk away with: A proven framework for balancing IAQ and energy performance Tools to calculate and communicate Total Filter Life Cost Filter selection strategies that protect equipment and budgets Insights from certified filtration pros (NAFA CAFS) Make your filtration choices smarter. Come ready to level up.

Presented by: Roberta MacGillivray, CAFS, NCT, NAFA Past President, Executive Director, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Moderator: Iain Wright, CAFS, NCT, NAFA Education and Training Vice Chair, National Sales Manager, Research Products