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BPE Energy Recovery Ventilators



"A Refreshingly New Idea in Energy Recovery Ventilation."
Sustainable. Reliable. Energy Efficient.

Building Performance Equipment (BPE) is a manufacturer of High-Efficiency Energy Recovery Modules (ERM) for all residential, commercial, and industrial ventilation applications. All of our products have been specifically designed to improve people’s lives socially, economically, and environmentally.

Advanced Technology
Indoor air is typically five times as polluted as outdoor air and contributes to sick building syndrome. Poor IAQ (indoor air quality) can cause illness, increase lost work time and cause on the job fatigue which lowers productivity.

Energy Recovery Ventilators designed and manufactured in the USA by BPE cost effectively improve IAQ, reduce energy consumption, reduce maintenance costs, and provide optimum comfort in commercial and residential buildings.

Using patented, advanced direct counter-flow technology, all BPE units are rugged, compact, light-weight modules that can be standalone or used in conjunction with existing HVAC systems. And, buildings can be rehabilitated to meet IAQ standards without extensive HVAC retrofits.

BPE units meet ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and qualify for significant incentives from state and utility programs.


The above flow diagram displays how BPE Energy Recovery Modules (ERM) save both heating and cooling energy through its patented heat exchanger design. For a more in-depth illustration, see the thermal picture below demonstrating the BPE High Thermal Effectiveness.



The Thermal Image above was captured during testing of the BPE Modules. In this application, the BPE ventilator provides a 20°F temperature drop using only 40 Watts to power fans.

Why BPE?

- Improves Indoor Air Quality
- Reduces Energy Consumption
- Saves Money
- Prolongs life cycle of existing HVAC systems
- No Cross Contamination
- No Mold or Bacteria Growth
- Up to 34% Latent Effectiveness (humidity)
- No Moving or metal parts to promote failure








Advanced Technology (continued)

BPE Energy Recovery Modules recover more energy while using less energy than any other technology.

80% Thermal Energy Recovery / 20% of typical ventilation fan power = 64.81 EER

EER is the Energy Efficiency Rating of a HVAC piece of equipment.
EER = Btu recovered/ watts of power used to recover energy

EER of Standard Window unit = 10 EER typically

EER ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 requirement = 11 EER or better depending on size of equipment.

EER of High Efficiency Geothermal = 21 EER in best case

EER of BPE High Efficiency System = 64.81 EER

Ventilation is not only a good idea, ventilation is mandated by code or ASHRAE Standard 62.2 for residences and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - 2007 or 2010 for commercial and industrial buildings.

There is good reason for these codes, indoor air is typically five times as polluted as outdoor air and contributes to sick building syndrome. Poor IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) can cause illness, Increase lost work time and on the job fatigue which lowers productivity and peoples comfort.

Energy Recovery Ventilators designed and manufactured in the USA by BPE, Building Performance Equipment, Inc. cost effectively improve air quality, reduce energy consumption, and provide optimum comfort in commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Many of our commercial and industrial clients install a residential unit in their own homes to become familiar with our stand alone dedicated fresh air system. In many applications, the BPE energy recovery modules are efficient enough to be installed without inline heating or cooling in most climates in North America ! This makes a typical small office or home installation a simple effort of a few hours with typical do it yourself skills and tools. Please go to our residential link and feel free to call us at 201-722-1414 to learn more or order a unit to get started today!

As the designers and patent holders on a number of Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger designs, BPE is the authoritative source on heat recovery systems! Whether it's a complicated, multi-zone home or a demanding clean room application, BPE can provide state-of-the-art design support and analysis through our staff of building modelers and energy professionals. We have received State Incentives in excess of $1,100,000 for large industrial projects. Free initial site evaluations are available on a BPE approved basis in most areas of the United States and Canada.



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