Motors & Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Optimize and take control of your system and equipment performance with high-efficiency motors and variable frequency drives

How it works

Motors

Motors are an integral part of nearly every single building system, supplying ventilation with fans, running pumps and compressors, and heating and cooling your space. Together, these can represent the largest energy loads in a building and are a critical system to evaluate when considering upgrades to your facility.

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

A VFD will slow down your motor when it doesn’t need to run as quickly decreasing waste in energy usage and extending the life of your equipment. While this may seem to be not worth the time, a 10% reduction in motor speed will result in a nearly 30% reduction in overall power consumption, allowing significant savings to be achieved with only minor changes to system operation.

How you benefit

• Lower your operating costs by using only as much energy as needed
• Increase the life span of your equipment by reducing wear and tear
• Create greater comfort through reduced equipment noise
• Reduce maintenance and downtime of your equipment and systems

When you should consider it

Improvements or upgrades to motors and VFDs may be good for your business if you are:

• Running multiple systems that need to operate at different speeds (e.g., fans, pumps)
• Experiencing issues running your current motors efficiently
• Conducting equipment upgrades, such as HVAC systems and pumps
• Trying to obtain or improve a green building certification for your building