In typical air-conditioned spaces, 20%–30% of energy used is for delivering the conditioned air to the space through ducts and fans. The volume of air depends on the load requirement, which varies with occupancy, latent heat load, and outside weather. Because of variations within all these parameters, delivered air volume should be modulated in occupied spaces with CO2 monitors, VAV boxes, or both to save energy.
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