RenewAire’s award-winning solution fits into most T-bar ceilings to provide energy recovery for residential and light commercial spaces.
WAUNAKEE, WI – Environmental Protection named RenewAire’s HE05 energy recovery ventilator (ERV) the 2025 New Product of the Year: Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy. The publication chose the HE05 as a leading solution for sustainable, high-performance indoor air quality (IAQ), marking a significant milestone in the mission to provide efficient ventilation for restricted-clearance spaces.
The IAQ Challenge: Why Ventilation Matters
Modern, airtight buildings often trap contaminants, leading to poor IAQ that compromises occupant health and productivity. While increasing ventilation is the primary solution, it traditionally results in high energy consumption.
RenewAire ERVs bridge this gap. By recovering total energy to precondition outdoor air, these systems reduce ventilation energy costs by up to 65%. In winter, outgoing air warms and humidifies the intake; in summer, it cools and dehumidifies it. The result is a consistent flow of fresh air without the energy penalty.
Solving the “Space vs. Performance” Dilemma
Designed for multi-family and mixed-use applications, the HE05 offers a streamlined, low-profile alternative to bulky units. Its slim 12.1″ cabinet height and compact footprint allow it to fit into T-bar ceilings, crawl spaces, and attics that other ERVs cannot accommodate.
“The HE05 is transformative for retail stores, salons, dormitories, and modern multi-family developments,” says Timin Musallam, ERV Product Manager at RenewAire. “It delivers the same robust performance as our larger units but in a footprint that respects today’s building designs. We’ve packed commercial energy recovery into a 95-pound chassis that is only around a foot tall.”
AHRI 1060 Certified & Built to Last
At the heart of the HE05 is the AHRI 1060-certified and ETL-listed static plate enthalpy core. This technology facilitates effective energy and humidity transfer without moving parts, ensuring a lifespan of 25+ years. To support this reliability, RenewAire provides an industry-leading 10-year warranty on the core. Furthermore, the 5th generation core is environmentally responsible—free of halogenated flame retardants and PVCs.
Builder and Contractor Advantages
The HE05 is engineered to simplify the work of HVAC professionals:
- Simplified Installation: Equipped with versatile mounting brackets and factory-installed 8″ round duct collars.
- Flexible Integration: Functions as a self-contained, stand-alone unit or can be ducted into larger HVAC systems.
- Precision Control: Features 120V EC motorized impellers, allowing for calibrated speeds ranging from 120–375 CFM.
- IAQ “Boost Mode”: Enables accelerated ventilation during adverse air quality events via manual or sensor-operated controls.
- Filtration Versatility: Backward-curved impellers accommodate MERV 13 filtration without sacrificing performance.
The Preferred Choice for Sensitive Environments
By offering a short payback period and a high rate of return, the HE05 ERV has become a preferred choice for high-traffic environments:
- Senior Care & Assisted Living: Protects vulnerable populations with fresh, filtered air in resident rooms.
- Dormitories and Student Housing: Manages C02 levels and odors while operating quietly in common areas.
- Retail and Multi-Family: Maximizes usable space in mixed-use buildings where ceiling height is at a premium.
About the New Product of the Year Award
For 16 years, this program has recognized achievements by manufacturers that make the work of environmental professionals more efficient and productive. RenewAire secured two category wins for 2025: Air Quality Solutions (HE+DX Coil) and Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (HE05). According to David Kopf, publisher of Environmental Protection, the program identifies the best available options for meeting modern regulatory compliance and sustainability goal.
For more information on RenewAire’s residential and commercial ERV systems, DOAS equipment, and other IAQ solutions, please call (800) 627-4499 or email: [email protected].