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ESS calculation methods
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  • Metered Baseline Methods
  • Project Impact Assessment Method
  • Project Impact Assessment with M&V
  • Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits
  • Removal of Old Appliances
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  • Power Factor Correction Energy Savings Formula
  • Commercial Lighting Energy Savings Formula
  • Alternative benchmarks for Commercial Lighting
  • Public Lighting Energy Savings Formula

Power Factor Correction Energy Savings Formula

The Power Factor Correction (PFC) method is a calculation method under the ESS. It calculates electricity savings at a site after installing power factor correction equipment.

The  Service and Installation Rules of New South Wales requires that the power factor for any site be above 0.9 lagging. As such, the ESC calculation is only based on power factor corrections from 0.9 to a maximum of 0.98.

Relevant documentation 

PFC - Method Guide
Template - Nomination form
PFC - Application Form Part B

More information about other ESS calculation methods

  • Home Energy Efficiency Retrofits
  • Removal of Old Appliances
  • Sale of New Appliances
  • Installation of High Efficiency Appliances for Businesses
  • Commercial Lighting Energy Savings Formula
  • Public Lighting Energy Savings Formula
  • Metered Baseline Methods
  • Project Impact Assessment Method
  • Project Impact Assessment with Measurement and Verification

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