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Case Studies
- 100 Miles of Copper Cable Connects, Protects 4.6-MW Photovoltaic Solar Farm
Springerville Generating Station Solar Array
Solar photovoltaics are one aspect of sustainable electric generation, and Tucson Electric Power is on the leading edge of this industry. The Springerville Generating Station solar PV installation is a prime example. This case study explores the PV installation in detail, including extensive use of copper to make the project possible. - Driving America to Energy Independence, 30-mph Wind + Plug-In Hybrids = 100 mpg Austin Energy Plug-in-Partners Campaign
Austin Energy had an unusual idea: convert and store nighttime wind energy to daytime gasoline. This article explores the concept behind Plug-in Partners, and how Austin Energy is approaching the idea of utilizing Texas’ abundant wind energy. - Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at a Brass Mill
This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Rome, New York, brass mill of Revere Copper Products, Inc. - Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at Water Treatment Plant
This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Albany County Sewage District’s (ASCD) North Plant in Menands, New York. - Bowling Pin Manufacturer Fights Rising Energy Costs With Premium-Efficiency Motors
QubicaAMF strikes just the right score with NEMA Premium© motors. Located in a high energy cost region, this famous bowling pin manufacturer found high efficiency motors were part of their energy solution. - Mineral Producer Installing 150 Copper-Rotor Motors Rising Energy Costs Drive Upgrades, Rapid Payback Expected
This New York State mining concern decided to fight increasing utility charges by going beyond premium motor efficiency, long before the law required the change. 150 new cast copper rotor motors are being installed in place of both NEMA Premium and EPAct-efficiency motors. - Shaw Industries Demands NEMA Premium® Efficiency Motors for Savings, Reliability
The largest tufted broadloom carpet manufacturer knows the value of premium efficiency motors in both economics and reliability, and specifies NEMA Premium® motors where applicable. - Bryant University Saves Energy, Cuts Costs With All-Copper Systems
This Rhode Island University counts on copper for high efficiency, reliability, and decreased maintenance. NEMA Premium® motors are only one part of their strategy. - Transformer Manufacturer Uses Only Copper
Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies recounts the many reasons they manufacture their transformers exclusively from copper windings, including high reliability, better manufacturability, and smaller size. Choice of winding materials is a small portion of overall initial transformer cost. - Copper and Wind Energy: Partners For a Clean Environment
Austin Energy has a commitment to increase their use of renewable energy in the fuel mix, and wind energy plays a vital part. Learn how this Texas utility is controlling their dependence on fossil fuels, including a novel approach to energy storage. - Motor Upgrades Help Cut HVAC Energy Costs at Emory University
A combination of a sound motor replace/repair policy along with a sophisticated monitoring system have contributed to large operating savings at this prestigious university. - Kodak Focuses on NEMA Premium®
Photo giant's Total Motor Program saves at least $250,000 per year by installing high efficiency motors whenever possible, irrespective of size. - Skating Arena Cuts Energy Costs with Premium-Efficiency Motors
Despite only a 28% duty cycle, new NEMA Premium® motors paid back their purchase price in only 4 months. - Brass Mill Cuts Costs with NEMA Premium® Motors
Outokumpu Copper Products, one of the largest brass mills in the country, adopted a motor repair/replace policy that emphasizes cost effective NEMA Premium® motors. - Weyerhaeuser Policy Calls for Premium-Efficiency Motors and Transformers
Company-wide energy policy yields rapid payback,lower life-cycle cost, better reliability, and reduced environmental impact. - Cummins Engine Company Saves $200,000 per Year With 800 Energy- Efficient Motors
Experience shows improved motors produce huge savings and fast paybacks. - Energy-Efficient Transformer Yields 156% ROI
Furniture manufacturer realizes 7-month payback with all-copper unit.
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