New Approach Results in High Building Efficiency

摘要

The owner of a 38,400sq. ft. office building and training facility in Iowa City, Iowa was looking for a way to lower energy costs and maximize occupant comfort. CES Group~(TM) representative Ben Ternes, Mechanical Sales of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, helped his customer address these needs by combining the strengths of three leading technologies: ground-source heat pumps, a dedicated outdoor air system, and exhaust air energy-recovery; contained in a Venmar CES~(TM) energy recovery and ventilation unit. The project showcases an alternative approach that dramatically improves building HVAC plant efficiency, maintains high comfort levels, and improves indoor air quality. The system has three primary elements.