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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

RenewAire Adds the HE05 Ceiling-Mount ERV to Its HE Series

As the newest addition to Renewaire’s commercial HE Series, the HE05 is a self-contained, stand-alone ERV, but can also be ducted into HVAC ventilation systems.

4 February 2025

• 3 Min

Commercial ERVs

RenewAire Adds the HE7X ERV to its Commercial HE Series

RenewAire®, a Waunakee, WI-based manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduced the HE7X, a commercial energy recovery ventilator (ERV) that features seven

19 November 2024

• 3 minutes

Commercial ERVs

RenewAire Introduces HE+DX Coil Integrated System

RenewAire®, a Waunakee, WI-based manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduced its BACnet® Fan Control accessory and an IE5+ ultra-premium efficiency motor

30 October 2024

• 4 minutes

RenewAire News

Fostering Future Engineers: Trane Collaborates with RenewAire and University of Wisconsin

Trane and RenewAire have teamed up with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Engineering Summer Program (ESP) to inspire the next generation of engineers.

8 August 2024

• 4 minutes

RenewAire News

Bojana Prorok to Oversee RenewAire Canada

RenewAire®, a Waunakee, WI-based manufacturer of HVAC and indoor air quality (IAQ) products, has named 15-year ventilation industry veteran Bojana Prorok as Regional Sales Director

19 July 2024

• 2 minutes

Residential ERVs

Streamline Multi-family Projects for Contractors with Easy-to-Install ERVs

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

11 July 2024

• 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