Tomorrow`s energy today for cities and counties - DSM for motors popular with utilities and customers alike

Demand-site management (DSM) programs for energy-efficient electric motors are effective cost-cutting strategies that utilities can use to help customers reduce their electricity consumption. Electric motor applications and motor-driven systems account for more than 50% of the total electricity used in the United States at a cost between $70 and $90 billion per year. Improving the energy efficiency of motors and motor systems can save 9% to 23% of all the electricity used in the United States. Improving motor system efficiency offers opportunities to save cities and counties substantial amounts of money and energy