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Title: Energy Savings Potential and Opportunities for High-Efficiency Electric Motors in Residential and Commercial Equipment

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1220812· OSTI ID:1220812
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  1. Navigant Consulting, Inc., Burlington, MA (United States)

This report describes the current state of motor technology and estimates opportunities for energy savings through application of more advanced technologies in a variety of residential and commercial end uses. The objectives of this report were to characterize the state and type of motor technologies used in residential and commercial appliances and equipment and to identify opportunities to reduce the energy consumption of electric motor-driven systems in the residential and commercial sectors through the use of advanced motor technologies. After analyzing the technical savings potential offered by motor upgrades and variable speed technologies, recommended actions are presented.

Research Organization:
EERE Publication and Product Library, Washington, D.C. (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
OSTI ID:
1220812
Report Number(s):
DOE/EE-0975; 6746
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English