One Organization’s Approach to Energy Efficiency
How easy is it to make substantial changes to your energy usage profile? Read about one Detroit-area healthcare organization’s approach…
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Funding for Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects — Where to Go in Ohio
Commercial energy efficiency projects create a dilemma for small- and medium-sized businesses. When it comes to funding for commercial energy efficiency projects, many still think in terms of banks (commercial and otherwise). Funds from other organizations are available, however – and often at terms that take the “infeasibility” out of energy efficiency projects…
Client Success Story: Better Lighting, More Cost-Effective Operation Through a Change in Technology!
When it comes to energy reduction, one of the first—and most fruitful—opportunities a facility can pursue is its lighting system. Upgrades here can result in big cash savings.
Getting the Most from an Energy Assessment
In this day of increasing utility costs, energy efficiency and reduced consumption are the goals of every business – especially industrial firms. There are a lot of standalone measures manufacturing companies can take to improve their energy usage – but the greatest gains occur when they have a comprehensive energy efficiency plan. This plan begins with an energy assessment.
Save Energy, Cut Your Operating Costs, and Become More Competitive in 2012
Think for a moment about how much your facility pays annually for utilities: electricity, natural gas, etc. Now, think about taking one-fourth of an equivalent amount of money—and simply throwing it out the window!
Free Energy Assessment Available
A great way to start 2012 is by getting an accurate picture of your company’s energy usage and how you might become more energy efficient.… Read More »Free Energy Assessment Available
Demand Control Options That Save Money
In the previous issue of the PCC Journal, we discussed how demand control can help companies lower their utility bills by smoothing out their electrical demand (the kW amount of electricity required for operations). This article looks at six great options for setting up an effective demand control program—and eliminating those costly demand charges!
Effective Power Factor Correction Using Synchronous Motors
Power factor and power factor correction are familiar electrical terms, but just in case they are new to you, let’s do a quick review. As it relates to electrical energy, power factor is the ratio of working power to apparent power. Working power (kW) is the electrical energy you need to do useful things, namely, run production equipment. Apparent power (kVA) is the electrical energy your utility company must supply in order to deliver the working power you need.
Lowering Electric Costs Through Demand Control
With today’s focus on reducing the high cost of monthly electric utility charges, most companies automatically assume this means installing new, more energy-efficient fixtures and equipment. These can help, but for many facilities, the place to begin in cutting electric costs is not by installing a new lighting system or high-efficiency motors. Instead, it’s by taking a look at the electric utility bill—more specifically, thedemand charge on that bill.
Implementing Effective Power Management
Advances in digital monitoring/control devices and networking technology have expanded the range of power monitoring equipment available, plus improved its functionality. The result is a significant new potential forincreasing power system reliability while decreasing system operating costs. These advances are causing a growing number of facilities to develop comprehensive energy management strategies that help them maximize their energy resources.