Why Utilities Penalize Poor Power Factor
Introduction: Penalize Poor Power Factor–The Line Item That Makes CFOs Cry Let me tell you about the moment that changed everything for a manufacturing client of mine. The CFO called me, voice tight with frustration, holding their utility bill like it was a ransom note. “We’re paying an extra $4,200 this month,” he said, “for […]
How to Know if Power Factor is Leading or Lagging
Introduction: The Power Factor Mystery Nobody Talks About (Until the Bill Arrives) Power Factor is Leading or Lagging-Here’s something that’ll make you re think everything about your electrical system: that power meter spinning on your building’s wall? It’s probably charging you for electricity you’re not even using effectively. Wild, right? I remember the first time […]
