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NC-v4 EAc3:Advanced energy metering

Power factor

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Keith Robertson
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Solterre Inc.
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The credit states "Whole-building electricity meters should record the power factor, if appropriate."

How does one determine when it is appropriate to record power factor?

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Marcus Sheffer
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Sat, 09/09/2017 - 17:59

The local utility will usually tell you they need to measure power factor. It is typically done for industrial facilities with heavy motor loads in our area.

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