The Business Case For Energy Efficiency It is well-known that energy efficient design contributes to a number of short and long-term societal benefits, including saving fossil fuels and reducing air emissions that cause poor air quality, acid rain and climate change.
The 2007 Energy Act: Good News for Motor Users NEMA Premium® becomes the minimum efficiency standard for many motors in 2010, making the U.S. standards the highest in the world. But, perhaps you should specify NEMA Premium before then. This article discusses the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and explains the sections of that Act dealing with motors.
How EISA Will Affect Your Motor Policy The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140, usually called "EISA") will go into effect on December 19, 2010. If you specify or purchase electric motors, the law will affect how you do your job. If you own or manage a business, it will ― or at least, it can ― improve your company's bottom line by cutting your energy costs for years to come.