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Learn about power factor correction and why it's important across many industries. If your business has high electricity bills from demand charges, talk to Quality Energy today.

Do you know exactly what you’re being charged for with each item on your electricity bill? Some businesses could have a kVA charge due to poor power factor, which can be easily addressed to reduce the bill.

Power Factor Correction (PFC) is critical in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems on oil rigs. With the increasing demand for energy and the need for efficient operations, oil rig operators need to understand the importance of PFC and how it can benefit their operations.

Small and medium-sized businesses across the country will benefit from a $62 million grant program to help them be more energy efficient, ease the pressure on energy bills and reduce emissions. The Federal Government published guidelines for the Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs, with a $16 million investment announced in Round 1 to support SMEs in saving on their energy bills. This article outlines the grant details, eligibility criteria overview, why include Power Factor Correction in your grant application and how we can help.

Rocketing energy prices have been dominating the news in Australia and globally. The gas price has jumped to an all-time high, taking electricity prices with it and impacting households and businesses. While Australian wholesale energy prices in September and October 2022 seemed to have dipped as we head into warmer spring weather and solar energy output increases, the energy crisis continues and may not end. The Australian Financial Review predicted retail electricity prices could increase by at least 35% in 2023, spurred by rising wholesale energy costs. In this article, we outline a few steps that businesses can take to offset rising energy prices.

In this post, we dissect and answer some of the most common questions we've encountered about Power Factor Correction. Call 1800 736 374

Update 23 February 2022: Please note this grant program is extended until 3 March for Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia businesses that meet the criteria. See business.gov.au for more information. Are you in the food and beverage manufacturing business? Does your business have 1-199 employees and is wanting to become more energy…

According to Clean Energy Council Australia, electricity generation is Australia’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, and taking action now to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future will lessen the volatility in our climate. Beyond the serious threats that greenhouse gas emissions pose to our planet, organisations are now seeing the material risks…

Switching to LED lights, installing solar PV, or installing variable speed drives onto your motors can positively affect your power factor. However, the most effective way to make long-term changes to your energy efficiency is by installing Power Factor Correction (PFC) equipment. But when it comes to PFC solutions, one size doesn’t fit all. Each… The post Why We Manufacture PFC Equipment In Melbourne appeared first on Quality Energy.