Why It Matters

Schools ventilate heavily during occupied hours and must protect indoor air quality for students. Recovery does both while controlling operating cost.

Typical Energy Savings

Plate-based recovery commonly removes 55 to 75 percent of the ventilation load across classrooms and halls.

Recommended Technology

• Crossflow plate cores in rooftop or central units
• Demand-controlled ventilation tied to CO2 sensors

What to Watch

• Summer bypass to avoid overheating when cooling is unneeded
• Easy filter access for custodial staff