Fix Library
Practical, step-by-step fixes for industrial & workplace energy problems — 68 published so far.
Your HVAC likely runs after hours because the thermostat schedule is misconfigured, the building automation system has an overridden schedule, or a…
See the fixYour facility is drawing too much reactive power, triggering a utility power factor penalty. This happens when inductive loads like motors and…
See the fixYour facility likely has a low power factor caused by inductive loads like motors and transformers drawing reactive power, which utilities penalize…
See the fixA low power factor forces your utility to supply more current for the same real power, triggering a penalty fee; correcting it…
See the fixLow power factor means your equipment draws more current than needed, so the utility charges penalties for wasted capacity. Fix it by…
See the fixYour HVAC runs after hours because the thermostat schedule is misconfigured, the building automation system has an overridden setpoint, or a faulty…
See the fixYour HVAC is likely running after hours because the thermostat schedule is wrong, a door or window is left open, or a…
See the fixYour HVAC usually runs after hours because the thermostat schedule is overridden, a door or vent is left open, the system is…
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