Explore healthier homes at the Breathing Room Summit Oct. 23

Published on October 19, 2026

Menlo Park residents are invited to join researchers, health experts, policymakers, advocates, students and community leaders for Breathing Room: A regional summit on health, indoor air quality and residential stoves Friday, Oct. 23.

This half-day summit will explore healthier indoor environments in the kitchen and beyond. Hear the latest research on air quality and induction stoves, learn about the transition from gas appliances to cleaner electric appliances and explore the latest science and technologies shaping a healthier, fully electrified future for the Peninsula and South Bay.

WestLight Energy, a partner in the City of Menlo Park's Home Upgrade Program, is one of the event's co-hosts. The summit will also feature Menlo Park resident Karen, a Home Upgrade Program participant, who will share her experience and the benefits of electrifying her home through the program. 

In addition, the event will feature research presentations, conversations with health professionals, community perspectives, technology demonstrations and opportunities to connect with others working on these issues.

Date: Friday, Oct. 23

Time: 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Location: Cardinal Hall, Stanford University Redwood City Campus, 505 Broadway, Redwood City

There will be in-person and virtual attendance options. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Learn more and register.

The summit is co-hosted by Induction Rocks, Stanford's Center for Human and Planetary Health and WestLight Energy.