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 […]
Indicators Your Facility Needs Power Factor Correction
Yes, power factor correction (PFC) is considered a sustainability effort for a few reasons: Reduced Energy Consumption: While PFC doesn’t directly decrease total energy use (kWh), it improves the efficiency of the system, leading to lower overall energy losses. This translates to less energy being generated. Lower Grid Strain: By reducing reactive power draw and […]
Power factor correction (PFC) offers advantages to any business that relies on electricity, but some industries see even greater benefits due to the nature of their electrical loads. Here’s a breakdown of industries that can reap the most rewards from PFC: Manufacturing: Heavy motor usage: Manufacturing facilities are full of motors powering machinery. These motors […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you know what your facility Power Factor is?
2 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…
2 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 […]
In case you needed a few other reasons to check in to how efficiently your facility is operating- energy prices are going up with no end in site. Energy Efficiency Group is an energy efficiency consulting company that WILL NOT try to sell your organization something you do not want or need- we exist to […]