--- title: NCG News | indoor air quality description: indoor air quality | News about Newman Consulting Group, consultants for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings --- [![NCG_3.png](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Logo%202017/NCG_3.png?width=1024&name=NCG_3.png "NCG_3.png")](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/17136/e1dafaaf-0b0a-4a1e-8843-858ce91aca7f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/17136/e1dafaaf-0b0a-4a1e-8843-858ce91aca7f) # NCG News ## [Which Filters Are Most Effective Against COVID?](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/ashrae-covid-filter-webinar) ** Wed, Feb 24, 2021 @ 05:05 / by [Newman Consulting Group](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/author/newman-consulting-group) posted in [IAQ](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/iaq), [indoor air quality](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/indoor-air-quality), [COVID-19](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/covid-19) [** 0 Comments](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/ashrae-covid-filter-webinar#comments-listing) For Immediate Release Mark your calendar for the ASHRAE COVID-19 Task Force webinar on filters, **Thursday, Feb 25th 12PM - 1PM.** With COVID-19 still circling like a vulture, it's no wonder that IAQ (Indoor Air Quality), air-cleaning and filters are *en vogue*. Everyone is talking about MERV ratings. But, what about MERV**-A** ratings? Do you know the difference? Find out at this informative lunchtime webinar Thursday, Feb 25th  12 PM - 1PM., where Fred Marshall and Jim Newman will be discussing this and other exciting topics in air-cleaning: - How media filters really work and their efficacy against COVID-19  [Read More **](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/ashrae-covid-filter-webinar) ## [HVAC and COVID, where Michigan schools stand](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/hvac-covid-and-michigan-schools) ** Tue, Feb 09, 2021 @ 01:05 / by [Newman Consulting Group](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/author/newman-consulting-group) posted in [HVAC](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/hvac), [IAQ](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/iaq), [indoor air quality](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/indoor-air-quality), [coronavirus](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/coronavirus), [COVID-19](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/covid-19) [** 0 Comments](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/hvac-covid-and-michigan-schools#comments-listing) Despite following CDC guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing, many schools lack proper protection for combating COVID. According to a recent article by Koby Levin on Chalkbeat.org, schools need to do more than supply PPE. [Read More **](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/hvac-covid-and-michigan-schools) ## [CV Magazine Names NCG Energy Innovator for 2019](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/cv-magazine-energy-innovator) ** Tue, Oct 08, 2019 @ 04:00 / by [Newman Consulting Group](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/author/newman-consulting-group) posted in [LEED Certification](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/leed-certification), [PACE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/pace), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-efficiency), [indoor air quality](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/indoor-air-quality), [energy conservation](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-conservation) [** 0 Comments](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/cv-magazine-energy-innovator#comments-listing) Farmington Hills, MI    Newman Consulting Group (NCG) has been named the Best Energy-Efficient Building Consultancy - Michigan by CV Magazine Energy Innovator Awards. This award recognizes leading companies and individuals who strive for excellence in this important and evolving sector.![Image](https://www.cv-magazine.com/pages/7571f453-e219-45fe-a398-84a17289eee1/44a3f913-c5b6-4bb0-b9d8-074b5786b25e/img_2_40314069-6035-4455-bd9e-c6ede9ac44c1.jpg) [Read More **](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/cv-magazine-energy-innovator) ## [Jim Newman to be Featured Speaker on Energy Conservation and Sustainability in ESD Spring/Summer Lineup](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/newman-featured-on-esd-spring-lineup) ** Tue, Apr 17, 2018 @ 12:38 / by [Sara Kravitz](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/author/sara-kravitz) posted in [Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/green-building), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/sustainability), [energy efficiency](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-efficiency), [indoor air quality](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/indoor-air-quality), [energy conservation](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-conservation), [continuing education](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/continuing-education) [** 0 Comments](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/newman-featured-on-esd-spring-lineup#comments-listing) **Farmington Hills, MI**.       Highlighting all things green and sustainable, Jim Newman will present an educational sessions for the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) during their spring/summer series. Mr. Newman's session will highlight green and sustainable engineering and building management. [Read More **](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/newman-featured-on-esd-spring-lineup) ## [Newman Consulting Group wins “Exemplary Project Award” for 2017 from Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/ncg-wins-glrea-2017-exemplary-project-award) ** Tue, Dec 05, 2017 @ 03:03 / by [Doug Elbinger, Energy Systems Analyst](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/author/doug-elbinger-energy-systems-analyst) posted in [Green Building](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/green-building), [PACE](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/pace), [Sustainability](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/sustainability), [Energy Savings](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-savings), [Energy Audit](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/energy-audit), [indoor air quality](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/indoor-air-quality), [Building Energy](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/building-energy), [GLREA](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/topic/glrea) [** 0 Comments](https://www.newmanconsultinggroup.us/ncg-news/ncg-wins-glrea-2017-exemplary-project-award#comments-listing) **Farmington Hills, MI****.  **During the Annual Meeting of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) in Lansing, MI, on Dec 2nd, Jim Newman, Managing Partner of Newman Consulting Group LLC (NCG), accepted GLREA’s 2017 “Exemplary Project Award.” NCG was commended for work on preserving The Whitney Restaurant using PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) to finance new building energy systems. The Exemplary Project Award, presented annually by the GLREA, recognizes the renewable energy or energy efficiency project that demonstrates the most innovative and practical use of technologies and methods for creating or conserving energy. 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