Improving a facility’s Power Factor rating increases the efficiency of equipment like fans, motors, and HVAC systems. This reduces energy consumption, component strain, and wear and tear. Improved equipment efficiency is a cornerstone of sustainability efforts. By optimizing how resources are used, businesses can reduce their environmental footprint and contribute to a healthier planet. […]
PFC: How Improved Equipment Efficiency Contributes to Sustainability Efforts
Basics of Power Factor Correction
4 months ago
Power factor correction (PFC) is a technique used to improve the efficiency of electrical systems. It addresses the issue of reactive power, which is a component of electrical power that doesn’t do any useful work but still flows through the system. Understanding Power Factor Reactive power: This is the component of electrical power that is […]
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 […]
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 […]
What if we don’t do Power Factor Correction?
9 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
9 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 […]
Guide to Power Factor Correction Assessment
9 months ago
Ever speculate that your company is paying more for electricity than it should? You might be right! A likely culprit behind an inflated energy bill may be a low power factor. Most don’t know, but there may be a tool at your disposal to do something about it called power factor correction (PFC). In this […]
Changes to Expect After Power Factor Correction
9 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, […]
Companies across the US are always looking for ways to reduce their financial footprint. However, with good financial governance, also comes the desire for sustainability by reducing their environmental footprint. Power Factor Correction (PFC) contributes to sustainability efforts in a couple of key ways: Reduced Energy Consumption: Power Factor Correction essentially minimizes energy waste within […]
What Are Causes of a Low Power Factor?
10 months ago
We’ve talked about Power Factor Correction for a few years now. We’ve also spent a great deal of time discussing a solution, but not enough about what may cause it in the first place. There are several factors that can contribute to a low power factor in an electrical system: Inductive Loads: A big culprit […]