Electric motors work for your business
Premium efficiency means savings
Motors can account for up to 75 percent of the total electricity costs in industrial plants and 50 percent of electricity costs in commercial buildings.
Replace your inefficient and burned-out standard-efficiency motors with NEMA premium efficiency motors and reduce your energy use and operating costs.
Premium efficiency motors have other advantages too. They're:
- Quieter.
- Operate at lower temperatures.
- Last longer.
- Reduce downtime for repairs.
- Reduce maintenance costs.
- Provide a higher power factor, which can help lower your energy costs.
Proper sizing has long-term advantages
One of the most important factors in motor selection is proper sizing. Undersized motors sometimes operate under overload conditions. That leads to increased downtime and reduced life expectancy. Oversized motors, on the other hand, contribute to a reduced power factor, which can add to your energy bill.
For those reasons-and to achieve maximum energy savings-we recommend that you always match motor ratings to your load requirements. Consider the actual load levels, both starting and running, and the expected duration of each load. And look for and select NEMA Premium Efficiency ratings when selecting motors for your operation.
Minnesota customers may be eligible for a rebate based on NEMA premium efficiency standards and horsepower.
