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, […]
Changes to Expect After Power Factor Correction
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
1 year 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
2 years 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
www.PowerFactorCorrection.net
3 years ago
As a leader in Power Factor Correction, Energy Efficiency Group has obtain the rights to the “PowerFactorCorrection.net” web domain. A simple Google search shows that in the world of increasing costs and push to operate more energy efficiently, PFC is a very competitive phrase to search- so much that the “.com” was is a dead […]