Saving energy with efficient motors and systems

In industrial and commercial facilities, motor-driven systems are responsible for as much as 70 percent of a building`s electric consumption. For some industries--such as pulp and paper or textiles--motor system electricity consumption can approach 90 percent of the industry`s total. But with energy-efficient motors and motor systems one could cut down on energy costs while improving the efficiency of systems and reducing equipment maintenance. In Wisconsin, the Responsible Power Management Program is demonstrating the benefits of using energy-efficient motors and creating efficient motor systems. By working with Wisconsin`s companies, RPM is helping industries improve their production while saving energy--and money. Sharing what the authors have learned and taught about efficient motors and motor systems could help one make good energy efficiency choices for one`s company.