Scope

EN 16798 is the European standard family for the energy performance of buildings, covering ventilation, indoor environmental quality, and the role of heat recovery in cutting heating and cooling demand.

Where Recovery Fits

The standard recognises that ventilation is a major energy load because it brings in untreated outside air. Recovering energy from the exhaust stream is one of the most cost-effective ways to meet its targets.

Practical Impact

• Sets acceptable indoor air quality thresholds
• Encourages high-efficiency recovery in new and renovated buildings
• Feeds national building codes and incentive schemes

For Specifiers

When a project must demonstrate compliance with EN 16798, the recovery effectiveness you choose directly affects the calculated energy use. Document the EN 308 rating you relied on so the calculation can be audited.