New York Motors Program Marks Milestone

February 2005

Through the New York Energy $mart™ Premium-Efficiency Motors Program, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has facilitated the sale of 10,000 NEMA Premium™ motors to commercial and industrial facilities throughout the state. NEMA — the National Electrical Manufacturers Association — lists high-efficiency motors with its NEMA Premium™ label to help reduce electricity consumption. These motors are up to 4% more efficient than standard models.

Motors are important for energy efficiency because many of them operate for long hours. Motors account for about two-thirds of energy use at industrial facilities, and for 23% of all U.S. energy use. The NYSERDA Energy $mart Premium-Efficiency Motors Program saves more than 9 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity consumption per year.

Through this program, NYSERDA provides incentives of up to $80 per motor to vendors, customer education, and financial assistance to the customers. Today 98% of motor vendors in New York participate. For more information, see NYSERDA's November 29 press release.