Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment

Return on Your Power Factor Correction Investment

3 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 […]
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Indicators Your Facility Needs Power Factor Correction

4 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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What Industries Benefit Most from Power Factor Correction

9 months ago
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 […]
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Power Up Your Savings: Industries That Shine with Power Factor Correction

9 months ago
Power Up Your Savings: Industries That Shine with Power Factor Correction Every industry strives for efficiency, and that includes how they manage their electrical systems. Here’s where power factor correction (PFC) comes in. PFC is a game-changer, especially for industries with high energy demands. But which industries benefit the most? Let’s dive into the top […]
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What is considered an “Optimal” Power Factor?

2 years ago
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 […]
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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 […]
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Power Factor Penalties for Not Maintaining Energy Efficiency

3 years ago
A significant percentage of companies pay a fee/surcharge related to, what’s called, their Power Factor Rating in their monthly energy bill. Most don’t realize it. Unless the bill is way out of a normal range your company CFO, Controller, Accounts Payable, etc. staff aren’t familiar with energy bill terminology and this fee likely goes unnoticed.   […]
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Energy Efficiency Through Power Factor Correction is Nothing New

3 years ago
The script below is taken from an bulletin published 26 years ago in September 1996 and now displayed on the www.energy.gov website: Low power factor is expensive and inefficient. Many utility companies charge an additional fee if your power factor is less than 0.95. Low power factor also reduces your electrical system’s distribution capacity by […]
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