Our engineers have developed a worksheet showing what a utility can expect to save by installing an AdaptiVolt™ system.  If you would like a customized copy of the worksheet, please email jlw@pcsutilidata.com.  We would be happy to complete the worksheet using data from your utility.  For a conservative estimate of expected savings, use our AdaptiVolt™ Efficiency Benefits Calculator.

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Do reduced energy sales resulting from conservation efforts lower operating margins?

Reduced energy sales from conservation efforts may result in lower operating margins. But, this is a temporary situation. Reduced margins will only exist until the utility’s next rate case. At that time, rates can be adjusted to compensate for the situation.

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Why invest in AdaptiVolt™?

In a recent meeting with a high level manager of an investor owned utility, the incentives of installing AdaptiVolt™ were discussed. For this utility, the installed cost of AdaptiVolt™ was substantially less compared to the use of diesel engines as an additional energy source.  The manager’s comment was that Public Utility Commissions would be very reluctant to authorize adding high cost generators, when utilities had not taken advantage of low cost energy saving systems. Utilities may be expected to add low cost energy savings systems such as AdaptiVolt™, before they can expect approval of high cost generation. (Note: Conservation frees up energy for other uses much the same as a generator makes energy for other uses.)