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  Technology Fact Sheets 

Are you interested in reducing your electricity usage but not sure how to start? Review the following fact sheets to gain information and strategies for improving energy efficiency. They offer strategies for specific business sectors and by technology.

 

Power Factor Correction Devices: Do They Save Energy?

According to the ENERGY STAR website: “For commercial facilities, power factor correction will rarely be cost-effective based on energy savings alone.“ For more information, read Power Quality Solutions and Energy Savings - What Is Real? [232 kB] by Daniel J. Carnovale, P.E., CEM, and Timothy J. Hronek, P.E., CEM

Ways to Save – Business Specific

 

Grocery Stores PDF, 203KB

Healthcare: Outpatient Facilities  PDF, 258KB

Lodging  PDF, 154 KB

Restaurants  PDF, 217KB

Retail  PDF, 218KB

Schools  PDF, 184KB

Small Offices  PDF, 223KB 

 

Ways to Save – Technology Specific

 

Lighting  *NEW* PDF, 239KB

Motors *NEW* PDF, 384KB

Building Envelope  PDF, 173KB

Commercial Cooking  PDF, 194KB

Energy Management Systems and Controls  PDF, 250KB

HVAC Equipment  PDF, 223KB

Lighting   PDF, 239KB

Motors  PDF, 384KB

Office Equipment  PDF, 171KB

Power Quality for Business  PDF, 192KB

Refrigeration Systems  PDF, 203KB

Windows  PDF, 187KB
Did you know?
A Phoenix-area business can reduce its cooling load by 30% by improving the efficiency of its lighting. Source: New Buildings Institute

 

For examples of how other business customers have implemented energy efficiency measures, read our Case Studies.

 

For additional information on specific measures, reference the list of Related Resources.

 

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