ARLINGTON, Va. - The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) has issued a white paper titled "Characterizing the Efficiency of Energy Recovery Ventilation and Informing the Design of HVAC Systems," supplementing ARI Guideline V, "Calculating the Efficiency of Energy Recovery Ventilation and its Effect on Efficiency and Sizing of Building HVAC Systems."
According to ARI, energy recovery ventilation (ERV) conserves energy and reduces electricity demand associated with heating, cooling, humidification, and dehumidification of buildings. The new guideline aims to ensure that ERVs are utilized and properly integrated into the HVAC system.