Most company leaders know that sooner or later their energy efficiency levels and capital outlay for electricity resources will need to be addressed. Power Factor Correction is a manner that should be considered, but most aren’t aware why. Below are some points to consider, including: Cost Savings: Power factor correction helps improve the efficiency of […]
Why Companies Should Consider Power Factor Correction
In the past few months, there has been significant indications about rising costs of electricity, especially for commercial consumers. The coming increases in commercial electric rates will become an ongoing concern for businesses, leading to higher operating expenses that will impact budgets. This article will aim to delve into the reasons behind this trend and […]
Power Factor Webinar, May 10
2 years ago
Energy Efficiency Group, in partnership with the Attractions Group is sponsoring a complimentary, no obligation, webinar on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1pm on Zoom. Click the details below to view the event on Linked In and register. https://www.linkedin.com/events/energyefficiencyandunderstandin7059526219473584128/ #webinar #powerfactor #energyefficiency #efficientoperations #power
A simple web search brings unlimited numbers of articles predicting utility rate hikes as soon as the July 2023 billing cycles. Each power meter your facility has reports a number called “Power Factor” – which in simple terms is how efficient you use the power delivered and how much is wasted. Though this is not […]
Power factor correction is a technique used to increase energy efficiency of electrical systems by improving the power factor of the system. Power factor is a measure of how efficiently power is being used in an electrical system. Here are some benefits of energy efficiency through power factor correction: Reduced energy consumption: Power factor correction […]
What is considered an “Optimal” Power Factor?
2 years ago
An optimal power factor rating depends on the specific electrical system and the goals of the operator. In general, a power factor rating close to unity (1.0) is considered optimal/Energy Efficient because it indicates that the electrical system is using power efficiently and effectively. Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is […]
Power Factor Explained
2 years ago
Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being used in a circuit at your facility. It’s a ratio of the real power (the power that’s actually being used to do work) to the apparent power (the power that’s supplied to the circuit). In simpler terms, power factor measures how much of […]
Do you know what your facility Power Factor is?
3 years ago
A majority of company owners and facility managers are not aware of what their Power Factor number is. While some may know- even fewer know what it means. A general assumption could be: “a low power factor implies low power consumption, meaning a lower electricity bill”- which is far from correct. Power Factor is an […]
What you don’t know may end up costing you…
3 years ago
No one knows completely how the economy will perform in 2023. Predictions are all over the chart from “soft landing”, recession, to “stagflation.” Regardless of what politics you ascribe to or your chosen news source, most have no idea the energy price increases lurking around the corner in 2023- that the Energy suppliers have known […]
A number of things are changing at the national level when it comes to “energy efficiency” of company operations. In the new Bill that has just passed in Congress, there is a section dealing with “ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DEDUCTION.” To qualify for these tax breaks companies must meet the new efficiency standards. This, in addition to […]