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Turn Motors Off When Not in Use - Motor Tip Sheet #10

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OSTI ID:1216457
Motors use no energy when turned off. Reducing motor operating time by just 10% usually saves more energy than replacing a standard efficiency motor with a NEMA Premium® efficiency motor. In fact, given that 97% of the life cycle cost of purchasing and operating a motor is energy-related, turning a motor off 10% of the time could reduce energy costs enough to purchase three new motors.
Research Organization:
EERE Publication and Product Library
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Advanced Manufacturing Office (EE-5A) (Advanced Manufacturing Office Corporate)
OSTI ID:
1216457
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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