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Ventilation Controls Save Energy and Reduce Emissions in Commercial Spaces - Telaire Application Note

Overcooling and overheating a building wastes money. Both of these conditions occur when too much or not enough outside air is brought in. In either case, proper CO2-based ventilation control can eliminate this problem by bringing in the right amount of outside air to maintain the indoor environment, saving energy and reducing emissions.

AAS-930-152B | Telaire Application Note

10/2014

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