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 […]
Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment
4 months ago
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]