Energy Recovery Ventilators for Fresh Air

Installation cost is not specified and depends on the selected system, airflow configuration, ductwork, electrical requirements, access, and whether the project is a retrofit or new installation. Some BPE units are factory wired, tested, and ready to install, while larger modular systems may require field integration with fans, filter boxes, and existing HVAC equipment.

An energy recovery ventilator exchanges stale exhaust air for fresh outdoor air while transferring energy between the two airstreams. This helps reduce the conditioning load associated with ventilation, while supporting indoor air quality and thermal comfort. BPE systems use direct counter-flow heat exchangers and are available for residential, commercial, industrial, retrofit, and dedicated ventilation applications.

An ERV is an energy recovery ventilator that transfers energy between incoming and exhaust air. A heat recovery ventilator generally refers to equipment focused on sensible heat transfer. Product terminology and performance vary by design, so selection should consider the building’s ventilation needs, climate, humidity conditions, airflow, and integration requirements.

BPE energy recovery systems are used in residential homes, multifamily buildings, offices, light commercial spaces, industrial facilities, machine shops, and buildings requiring fresh-air intake and exhaust-air heat recovery. They also support dedicated ventilation, HVAC retrofits, new installations, Energy Star projects, Passive House projects, and net-zero building applications.

Efficiency varies by product and configuration. The listed systems use direct counter-flow heat exchangers with stated thermal efficiency ranging from 70–90%+ across modular and unitary products, while the plug-and-play ERV is specified at over 90% thermal efficiency. Actual performance depends on operating conditions, airflow, controls, and installation.

Available airflow depends on the product family and configuration. The plug-and-play ERV includes two built-in 200 CFM fans, while the modular ERM line covers 200–2,250 CFM across the product line. Unitary ERV systems are listed from 500–20,000 CFM depending on configuration. Selection should match ventilation demand, duct design, and system integration requirements.