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Electric Motors

Energy Efficiency Using a Motor Management Program
In the industrial setting, motors are responsible for about 75 percent of electricity used. A motor management program may bring significant payoffs in reduced electricity bills.

Buying an Energy-efficient Electric Motor
Efficiency is an important factor to consider when buying. This fact sheet shows you how to obtain the most efficient motor at the lowest price and avoid common problems.

Energy-efficient Motors
More and more industries are switching to energy-efficient motors to lower production costs.

Determining Electric Motor Load and Efficieny
Far too often motors are mismatched for the load they are intended to serve. This fact sheet briefly discusses several load estimation techniques to help in comparing costs of an existing standard motor with an appropriately-sized energy efficient replacement.

Replacing an Oversized and Underloaded Electric Motor
This fact sheet will assist in decisions regarding replacement of oversized and underloaded motors.

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