Title :
Adoption of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Author :
Malinowski, John
Author_Institution :
Baldor Electr. Co., Fort Smith, AR, USA
Abstract :
On December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 was signed by President Bush. This law mandates upgraded electric motor efficiency beginning in 2010. Canada is expected to follow with a similar requirement beginning January 2011. Other countries are also mandating MEPS (Minimum Efficiency Performance Standards) for electric motors.
Keywords :
electric motors; energy conservation; government policies; Canada; MEPS; President Bush; electric motors efficiency; energy independence and security act; minimum efficiency performance standards; DC motors; Electric motors; Energy efficiency; Induction motors; Standards; US Department of Energy; Energy efficiency; Motors; NEMA Premium;
Conference_Titel :
Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference (PPIC), Conference Record of 2010 Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5676-5
DOI :
10.1109/PAPCON.2010.5556523
