Motors
Motors account for approximately 52% of the average Saskatchewan business's
electricity use.
Motors in the commercial sector are often oversized for their loads,
using more electricity than needed.
- Use the right size of motor. A motor that is too small or too large
will reduce efficiency.
- Replace standard efficiency motors with premium efficiency motors.
- Use adjustable speed drives in situations where you may not need full
power from the motor at all times. Variable speed drive motors use about
half the power compared to those without variable speed drives.
- Set continuous use motors — such as those in elevators and escalators
— to shut down or "sleep" after a certain period of inactivity
or during unoccupied hours.
- Perform regular cleaning and maintenance on your motors:
- Tighten belts and pulleys to prevent slippage.
- Lubricate motors and drives regularly to reduce friction.
- Replace worn bearings.
