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Energy savings with efficor *

Value to Panel Builder

How is this achieved? efficor uses cutting-edge technology to squeeze every bit of efficiency out of your system. The combination of electro and permanent magnet springs & coils ensures the lowest possible energy consumption. In fact, GE’s control solution provides as much as 80% energy savings over the leading competitor’s solution during operation.

Case Study • Contactor coil energized for 12 hrs/day • Cost of electricity $0.07/kWh • 20,000 contactors in a system • Above 50A with electronic module

GE EFFICOR CONTROL

COMPETITOR CONTROL

0.8 K 16 K 2.6 VA

4.30 K 14.0 VA

On Hold Consumption

Annual Operating Cost Per Contactor

$

$

REDUCTION IN CONTROL SYSTEM ENERGY COSTS 81 %

85 K

Operation Cost SystemWide

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$

80 K

429 K

5 Year Total System Cost

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