New US efficiency standards for distribution transformers
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy efficiency standards for three categories of distribution transformers.
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USA, Washington, D.C.: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed new energy efficiency standards for three categories of distribution transformers.
The proposed standards are intended to improve the resilience of the US power grid, lower utility bills, and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. If adopted, the standards would take effect in 2027 and could reduce CO2 emissions by 340 MT over the next 30 years, the equivalent of the annual emissions of 90 coal-fired power plants.
“The Biden-Harris Administration continues to use every means available to reduce America’s carbon footprint while strengthening our security posture and lowering energy costs,” said US Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “Efficient distribution transformers enhance the resilience of our nation’s energy grid and make it possible to deliver affordable electrical power to consumers in every corner of America. By modernizing their energy-conservation standards, we are ensuring that this critical component of our electricity system operates as efficiently and inexpensively as possible.”
The standards would also generate over 10 quads of energy savings and approximately $15 B in savings to the USA from 30 years of shipments. The new standards would encourage the use of amorphous steel cores in transformers, which are more energy efficient than those made with traditional grain-oriented steel.
Source: Energy.gov
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