Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment Implementing Power Factor Correction (PFC) can be a significant investment for your company, but it often yields substantial returns. Here are some ways your company could realize a significant ROI: Energy Cost Savings: Reduced electricity consumption: By improving power factor, you can reduce the reactive power component of […]
Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment
Power Factor Correction (PFC) is not new but until recently was little known. Most Industrial and Commercial companies continue to introduce Sustainability efforts to great effect but have not considered PFC, or even know that they may benefit, or even “need” to. Consider: Indicators You Need Power Factor Correction A low power factor can lead […]
Explaining the Connection Between Power Factor Correction and IRS Section 179 If you’re a business owner or stakeholder to the financial health of a company looking to reduce energy costs and potentially maximize tax benefits, Power Factor Correction (PFC) might be a solution worth considering. There is much confusion and uncertainty when terms like Power […]
What if we don’t do Power Factor Correction?
5 months ago
From the Mailbag: We have a PF of 0.76- what if we don’t do Power Factor Correction? A power factor of 0.76 means that only 76% of the delivered power by the electrical system is being used for real work, and the remaining 25% is reactive power. This reactive power is used by inductive loads […]
History of Power Factor Correction
5 months ago
A Historical Journey: Power Factor Correction Energy Efficiency Group, LLC | www.EnergyEfficiencyGrp.com One of the chief concerns we are confronted with early on is- “I’ve never heard of Power Factor Correction- is this something new?” In this article I hope to give a background look at the origins, improvements, and overall story of Power Factor […]
Changes to Expect After Power Factor Correction
5 months ago
Do your operations and accounting department ever receive the monthly energy statement and wonder why it is so high no matter what conservation efforts you put forth? It might have something to do with your power factor. Power factor correction can improve your building’s efficiency and bring a welcome change to your next bill. But, […]
Energy Efficiency Group, in partnership with Theme Park Consultancy the Attractions Group, is introducing the Power Factor Correction concept to the family entertainment industry. Amusement parks, with their mix of rides, lighting, restaurants, concessions, etc. can benefit from power factor correction in a couple of ways: Reduced Electricity Costs: Many amusement parks use inductive loads […]
Power Factor Correction, Explained
6 months ago
What is Power Factor Correction? Power factor correction (PFC) is a technique used in electrical circuits to improve the efficiency of power delivery. It’s particularly important for AC (alternating current) systems. Perfect Scenario vs. Reality In an ideal scenario, all the electrical power delivered by a utility company would be used to do real work, […]
A common question we are asked by company operational stakeholder is: “how much savings will we achieve by conducting a Power Factor Correction?“ Unfortunately, there’s no single, definitive answer to the average savings a company can expect from power factor correction (PFC). Here’s why: Variable Factors: Savings depend heavily on several factors, including: Baseline Power […]
New Energy Rates Went Into Effect in July
1 year ago
By now company accounting departments across the US have seen, first-hand, the news that’s been predicted for months: new electric utility rates have become a reality. Some commercial clients have seen their rates increase by as much as 30% or more. We cannot do anything about the utility rates you pay, BUT we can address […]