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Of the Nation’s
Energy Economy, and
Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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The State
Of the Nation’s
Energy Economy, and
Our Take on Industrial Power,
Its Efficient Conversion to Work,
And What We’re Doing With It Currently

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Low and No-Cost Solutions Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Office Plug Loads

The 3 keys 

  • Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasite (phantom) loads.  When not in use, turn them off. 
  • You can reduce plug loads by up to 50% at your facility by utilizing an integrated team approach and implementing simple, no cost and low cost strategies. 
  • Replacing older appliances with ENERGY STAR-rated devices drastically cut energy use while improving performance.   

Plug loads in industrial office spaces, though often overlooked, account for a significant portion of energy consumption.  These loads include computers, printers, monitors, vending machines, coffee makers, and a range of other electronic devices that contribute to the total energy use of a facility.  While industrial manufacturing facilities focus heavily on optimizing process loads, the associated office spaces frequently operate ineffici...

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