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Factors that determine the industrial electric bill

May 20, 2024 ABB Motors and Drives US Episode 59
Factors that determine the industrial electric bill
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Solutions Podcast Series
Factors that determine the industrial electric bill
May 20, 2024 Episode 59
ABB Motors and Drives US

Ever wondered about what some of the information on industrial electric bill means or how you can reduce its cost? Join Host Mike Murphy on this addition to our “Cower Papers” series. In this episode, Mike covers electric bill basics and top questions like the ones below to help you understand what it all means.

  • How can you cut costs on your electric bill?
  • What’s the basic unit of measurement on the electric bill?
  • What’s the kilowatt demand?
  • What effects electric demand?
  • What is the power flow and how is it calculated?
  • Does full power usage ever exist?
  • How do ultra-low harmonic drives effect the power factor?
  • What does efficiency measure?
  • Can a motor be 100% efficient?

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Show Notes

Ever wondered about what some of the information on industrial electric bill means or how you can reduce its cost? Join Host Mike Murphy on this addition to our “Cower Papers” series. In this episode, Mike covers electric bill basics and top questions like the ones below to help you understand what it all means.

  • How can you cut costs on your electric bill?
  • What’s the basic unit of measurement on the electric bill?
  • What’s the kilowatt demand?
  • What effects electric demand?
  • What is the power flow and how is it calculated?
  • Does full power usage ever exist?
  • How do ultra-low harmonic drives effect the power factor?
  • What does efficiency measure?
  • Can a motor be 100% efficient?

Mystery of the Motor Frame Podcast
Frequently Used Motor Terms Podcast
Energy Savings Resources