Basics of Power Factor Correction

Basics of Power Factor Correction

2 weeks 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 […]
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Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment

1 month 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 […]
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Indicators Your Facility Needs Power Factor Correction

2 months ago
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 […]
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Power Factor Correction: Energy Savings and Tax Benefits

3 months ago
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 […]
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History of Power Factor Correction

6 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 […]
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Changes to Expect After Power Factor Correction

6 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, […]
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How can Power Factor Correction benefit an Amusement Park

7 months ago
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 […]
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Power Factor Correction, Explained

7 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, […]
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Common Question: How much are the savings achieved by Power Factor Correction

7 months ago
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 […]
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