Posts Tagged ‘power factor correction’

Energy-Saving Opportunities

Monday, March 1st, 2010

As businesses find new ways to streamline operations and trim costs, new equipment is often the last priority.  Yet business owners overlook a significant opportunity for long-term savings when they outright eliminate all equipment expenditures.  Many purchases require an initial investment, but provide reduced costs over time.  One such purchase is energy optimization equipment, which allows business owners to reduce their overall utility costs and reduce maintenance downtime and repair costs. 

Tax Incentives for Green Energy Purchases

The “Worker Homeowner and Business Assistance Act of 2009” was introduced by the federal government in November 2009.  Intended to stimulate the economy by providing tax relief for both businesses and homeowners, the Act modifies how businesses can carry Net Operating Losses (NOL). 

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What is Power Factor Correction?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Power factor correction is an easy way for consumers and business owners to optimize their electricity usage and significantly reduce their electricity bills.  Yet this method of energy conservation is often overlooked because few people understand how it works. 

An Overview of Power Factor Correction

Power factor is the ratio of real power to apparent power used by a circuit.  When someone plugs an appliance into an electrical supply, the power factor varies based on the amount of electricity that the appliance requires.  That fluctuation causes instability in a home’s power grid and leads to wasted electricity. 

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Total Energy Concepts Gives Back to the Communities That Support Them in Their Green Initiatives

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Every year many businesses in communities around the country support our Total Energy Concepts Green Initiatives by installing energy optimization and power factor correction units to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption. And each year we at Total Energy Concepts are proud to give back to the communities that give so much to us.

This year is no different. We are proud to share that this year the following organizations received sizable cash donations to support their cause.

  • McLean County Resource Center - North Dakota 
  • Ruth Meyers Hospitality House - North Dakota
  • Sharing and Caring Hands - Minnesota 
  • Harry Chapin Food Bank - Florida
  • St. Matthew’s House - Florida
  • American Business Club BSO – Illinois
  • Northern Illinois Food Bank – Illinois

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Top 10 Benefits of Total Energy Concepts’ Energy Optimization System

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Top 10 reasons why businesses choose the Total Energy Optimization System from Total Energy Concepts

1.  15% savings in energy consumption. You save a minimum of 15% on electrical usage, guaranteed in writing.

2.  No new money required. In most cases, installation does not require new money; you simply redirect money you’re already spending.

3.  Quick return-on-investment. 1st year R.O.I.s range from 41% to 92%.

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A Look Into Power Factor Correction

Monday, September 21st, 2009

What is Power Factor?

Power Factor is the measurement of how efficient your facility is using the power that is being supplied by the utility company. When looking at an individual piece of equipment, the Power Factor of that piece of equipment is the expression of its operating efficiency. For example, if the Power Factor measured at the equipment is 75%, then that piece of equipment is only operating at 75% efficiency.

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Welcome to Total Energy Concepts Energy Blog

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Good Day to everyone and welcome to Total Energy Concepts Energy Blog. Total Energy Concepts was founded in 2003 to help business owners save money through reduced energy consumption by utilizing surge protection and power factor correction units. Total Energy Concepts is V-Blox’s top distributor and marketing and sales training partner.

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