Power Factor Webinar, May 10

Power Factor Webinar, May 10

3 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

3 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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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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Do you know what your facility Power Factor is?

3 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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New Commercial Energy Efficiency Guidance Coming from US Government

4 years ago
A number of things are changing at the national level when it comes to “energy efficiency” of company operations. In the new Bill that has just passed in Congress, there is a section dealing with “ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS DEDUCTION.” To qualify for these tax breaks companies must meet the new efficiency standards. This, in addition to […]
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Power Factor Penalties for Not Maintaining Energy Efficiency

4 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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