How Could a Family Entertainment Center (FEC) or Arcade Benefit from Power Factor Correction?

How Could a Family Entertainment Center (FEC) or Arcade Benefit from Power Factor Correction?

2 years ago
Family entertainment centers (FEC’s) and arcades use a significant amount of electricity to power games, lighting, and other equipment. Power Factor Correction (PFC) can offer several benefits for these businesses: Reduced Electricity Costs:  Many utility companies charge penalties for a low power factor. Power Factor Correction improves the efficiency of electricity usage, reducing the reactive […]
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How can Power Factor Correction benefit an Amusement Park

2 years 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 Up Your Savings: Industries That Shine with Power Factor Correction

2 years 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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Power Factor Correction, Explained

2 years 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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The Shocking Reality: Rising Commercial Electric Rates

2 years ago
In the past few months, there has been significant indications about rising costs of electricity, especially for commercial consumers. The coming increases in commercial electric rates will become an ongoing concern for businesses, leading to higher operating expenses that will impact budgets. This article will aim to delve into the reasons behind this trend and […]
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Power Factor Webinar, May 10

2 years ago
Energy Efficiency Group, in partnership with the Attractions Group is sponsoring a complimentary, no obligation, webinar on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 1pm on Zoom. Click the details below to view the event on Linked In and register.   https://www.linkedin.com/events/energyefficiencyandunderstandin7059526219473584128/ #webinar #powerfactor #energyefficiency #efficientoperations #power
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Energy Efficiency Webinar Wednesday, May 10 at 1pm

2 years ago
A simple web search brings unlimited numbers of articles predicting utility rate hikes as soon as the July 2023 billing cycles.  Each power meter your facility has reports a number called “Power Factor” – which in simple terms is how efficient you use the power delivered and how much is wasted. Though this is not […]
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Benefits of Energy Efficiency through Power Factor Correction

3 years ago
Power factor correction is a technique used to increase energy efficiency of electrical systems by improving the power factor of the system. Power factor is a measure of how efficiently power is being used in an electrical system. Here are some benefits of energy efficiency through power factor correction: Reduced energy consumption: Power factor correction […]
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What is considered an “Optimal” Power Factor?

3 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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