Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox Recognizes more than 12 Companies for Going Green with Voltage Optimization and Power Factor Correction Units

August 23,2009 --Total Energy Concepts has recognized more than 12 companies in the past months for “Going Green”. These companies are doing their part for the environment, while decreasing energy consumption and cost and increasing energy sustainability. Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox has protected businesses in many industry sectors including food and beverage, machinery and manufacturing, engineering, chemical, restaurants, hotels and more. Each business receives a “Going Green” certificate along with a plaque and a sticker to display on the door.

These companies have made a wise decision to “Go Green”, to help the environment and their businesses bottom line. Businesses install an energy optimization system that reduces energy usage and protects their manufacturing equipment from electrical surges. Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox’s equipment was installed at the electrical panels and then locally at each machine, motor, or compressor, depending on the business. Electrical panel units will protect the facility from transient voltage surges from lightning, and other surge sources. Dirty power and poor efficiency is corrected when Power Factor Correction (PFC's) are installed. Both works together to lower the amount of energy the motor needs to operate and in turn reduces energy usage and electric bills.

Many of the businesses that have gone green with Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox units have also installed power-saving lighting throughout their facilities.  After implementing these electrical improvements, businesses have saved on average of 15%-30% in energy costs, while improving power factor and reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox are doing their part to help the environment and businesses “Go Green” with energy optimization. Total Energy Concepts and V-Blox have recognized more than 12 business for “Going Green” in the last months, all of which have seen positive results which include, reduce energy usage, reduce electric bills, decrease downtime and maintenance costs all while be able to have the system completely pay for itself with in a few short years.