Title :
The Energy Policy Act and its effect on industrial motors
Author_Institution :
Adv. Energy, Raleigh, NC, USA
Abstract :
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPACT) is a package of energy conservation measures signed into law in 1992. Part of EPACT specifies minimum efficiency levels for general purpose three-phase induction motors manufactured or imported into the US. This paper describes the requirements of the law, which motors are affected, and how the law will be enforced. Discussion also covers motors sold as components of imported manufacturing equipment
Keywords :
energy conservation; induction motors; legislation; Energy Policy and Conservation Act; energy conservation measures; general purpose three-phase induction motors; imported manufacturing equipment; minimum efficiency levels; Certification; Electrical equipment industry; Energy efficiency; Induction motors; Labeling; Manufacturing industries; Packaging; Sampling methods; Testing; US Department of Energy;
Conference_Titel :
Textile, Fiber and Film Industry Technical Conference, 1998 IEEE Annual
Conference_Location :
Charlotte, NC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4962-8
DOI :
10.1109/TEXCON.1998.679221
