Energy Management
Power Factor Correction
Eliminate utility penalties and improve electrical efficiency through power factor optimization.
What Is Power Factor?
Power factor measures how efficiently your facility uses electrical power. A low power factor means you're drawing more current than necessary to do the same work — and utilities often charge penalties for this inefficiency.
Why It Matters
- Utility Penalties – Many utilities charge significant fees for low power factor.
- Wasted Capacity – Poor power factor reduces the effective capacity of your electrical system.
- Higher Costs – You may be paying for power you're not actually using productively.
Common Causes of Low Power Factor
- Motors (especially lightly loaded motors)
- Transformers
- Fluorescent lighting ballasts
- Variable frequency drives
- Welding equipment
Our Power Factor Services
- Assessment – Analyze your current power factor and identify issues.
- Solution Design – Recommend appropriate correction equipment.
- Implementation – Coordinate installation with qualified contractors.
- Verification – Confirm improvements and penalty elimination.
Case Example: Industrial Manufacturing Facility
Before Correction
- Power factor:0.72
- Monthly demand charge:$18,400
- Monthly PF penalty:$2,760
- Transformer capacity used:92%
After Correction
- Power factor:0.97
- Monthly demand charge:$18,400
- Monthly PF penalty:$0
- Transformer capacity used:68%
Annual Savings
$33,120
Capacitor Investment
$24,000
Payback Period
8.7 months
This example is illustrative. Actual results depend on your facility's load profile, utility rate structure, and current power factor. We'll assess your specific situation.
Get a Power Factor Assessment
Find out if power factor correction could save your business money.