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HVAC Efficiency & IAQ Best Practices Blog

Stay ahead of evolving HVAC regulations and ventilation standards with expert insights from RenewAire. Our blog covers the full spectrum of energy recovery, from commercial decarbonization to residential indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions. We provide technical resources on high-efficiency ERV applications, home ventilation solutions, and IAQ monitoring.

Designed for design engineers, HVAC contractors, and homebuilders, we offer actionable tips for reducing energy loads and implementing green building ventilation that aligns with modern decarbonization and efficiency standards for any building type.

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Commercial ERVs, Thought Leadership

Understanding the ASHRAE Standards: What is ASHRAE Standard 170?

In this installment of the ASHRAE Standard series, we dig into Standard 170 ventilation guidelines for healthcare facilities and how ERVs provide an energy-efficient solution.

9 September 2026

• 5 minutes

Commercial ERVs

Live Broadcast: Boost School IAQ with Ventilation

RenewAire®, a manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduced a factory-installed bypass economizer option for its HE Series’ HE07, HE10, and HE1.5X

5 August 2021

• 2 Min

RenewAire News

Co-Founder and CEO Chuck Gates Retires from HVAC Manufacturer RenewAire

Chuck Gates, co-founder and CEO of HVAC manufacturer RenewAire, Waunakee, Wis., retired on July 6th, 2021. Scott Forest named President.

6 July 2021

• 2 minutes

RenewAire News

RenewAire Sheet Metal Fabrication System Featured in ACHR News

RenewAire sheet metal fabrication reduces manufacturing critical-path time, cuts production lead time up to 40%, and trims material waste.

7 July 2021

• 1 minute

Podcast

HIGH PERFORMING HOMES, PART II

RenewAire®, a manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, named Antonio Casterlow the Regional Sales Director (RSD) of the Northeast.

25 May 2021

• 2 minutes

Podcast

High Performing Homes Part I

IAQ IQ: Indoor Air Quality and You, we dive into high performing homes and the steps needed to improve overall home health.

28 April 2021

• 3 minutes

Podcast

Balanced Ventilation Basics for Homes

Balanced ventilation provides filtered supply air whereas exhaust-only units bring in unfiltered outdoor air that has seeped through cracks and openings.

29 March 2022

• 3 minutes

Commercial ERVs, RenewAire News

ERV Lead Times Drop

RenewAire®, a leading manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, announced it reduced light to heavy commercial equipment ERV lead times an average

6 November 2023

• 2 min

Thought Leadership

Poor IAQ: A Serious Threat to Schools

Cleaner and healthier indoor air achieved via energy recovery ventilation improves the health, cognitive function, productivity and wellbeing of school occupants School buildings are extremely

9 August 2023

• 6 minutes

Podcast

Maximize Ventilation Potential with ERVs as Compared to HRVs

Contractors can benefit from RenewAire ERVs’ easy installation process by saving time and money on multi-family projects

25 July 2023

• 6 minutes

Podcast

What Is Ventilation & Why Does It Matter?

Contractors can benefit from RenewAire ERVs’ easy installation process by saving time and money on multi-family projects

27 June 2023

• 1 minute

RenewAire News

Renewaire Named Climate Champion

Wisconsin ERV/DOAS manufacturer’s plant/offices use 60% less electric than peers due to a building envelope/roof retrofit, energy recovery ventilation, wind power, and LED lighting RenewAire®,

15 June 2023

• 3 min

Commercial ERVs, Residential ERVs

Allergies Call for Increased Ventilation

The challenge of increased ventilation is the use of more energy, which can boost costs and doesn’t help with decarbonization efforts. ERVs use balanced airflows

18 May 2023

• 6 Min