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Sewer Pumps Get Optimal Power to Run
James Rada, Jr.
The best way to save energy In its efforts to reduce its energy “They turned us down,” Muir
is to use only what you need. For costs, town officials had decided to said. “They said the technology was
Emmitsburg, that means not to bring perform an energy audit, but the too new without proven returns.”
in more power to its sewer pumps vendor who they had hoped to get Although the results that the
than is needed to run them at their to perform the audit brought up the system was getting in Europe didn’t
optimal levels. idea of using a system developed in convince the Maryland Energy
It sounds like a simple idea, but Europe. Powerstar has been used Administration, it did convince town
energy saving devices in America successfully over the past decade in staff. They found $17,000 in the
focus on running equipment with less Europe, but hasn’t made its way to budget to purchase one system.
power while ignoring the fact that America yet. If the system performs as
often more power comes into the Rejecting excess power that doesn’t advertised, they will budget for
equipment than is needed. Not only have to be paid for is the biggest additional systems in the future; but
is that excess power wasted, but it selling point of the system. However, hopefully, by then, they will be able to
causes the equipment to run hot. because only the needed amount of get a grant.
By the middle of this month, power comes into the sewer pumps,
Emmitsburg will have installed the they will run at optimal efficiency.
Powerstar Voltage Optimization “When you get too much power
System at its sewer pumping station. into the equipment, they can run hot,”
Once it is installed and running, stated Muir.
Emmitsburg will be the first American This increases the maintenance
entity using the system. needed on equipment and can reduce
“What it is, is a device that goes in their useful life. When equipment gets
front of the fuse box and turns back just the amount of power it needs,
excess electricity,” said Emmitsburg it doesn’t run hot and maintenance
Zoning Technician Jerry Muir. needs are reduced. This creates some
The Powerstar System is expected additional savings.
to save the town a couple thousand Town staff believed that the
dollars annually in reduced energy Powerstar System was just what they
bills for the third-largest town-owned needed to accomplish their goals.
power user. They approached the Maryland
“If it works the way it should, we Energy Administration seeking a grant
expect to start seeing savings in June,” to purchase three systems for the
Muir said. town.
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Sewer Pumps Get Optimal Power to Run
James Rada, Jr.
The best way to save energy In its efforts to reduce its energy “They turned us down,” Muir
is to use only what you need. For costs, town officials had decided to said. “They said the technology was
Emmitsburg, that means not to bring perform an energy audit, but the too new without proven returns.”
in more power to its sewer pumps vendor who they had hoped to get Although the results that the
than is needed to run them at their to perform the audit brought up the system was getting in Europe didn’t
optimal levels. idea of using a system developed in convince the Maryland Energy
It sounds like a simple idea, but Europe. Powerstar has been used Administration, it did convince town
energy saving devices in America successfully over the past decade in staff. They found $17,000 in the
focus on running equipment with less Europe, but hasn’t made its way to budget to purchase one system.
power while ignoring the fact that America yet. If the system performs as
often more power comes into the Rejecting excess power that doesn’t advertised, they will budget for
equipment than is needed. Not only have to be paid for is the biggest additional systems in the future; but
is that excess power wasted, but it selling point of the system. However, hopefully, by then, they will be able to
causes the equipment to run hot. because only the needed amount of get a grant.
By the middle of this month, power comes into the sewer pumps,
Emmitsburg will have installed the they will run at optimal efficiency.
Powerstar Voltage Optimization “When you get too much power
System at its sewer pumping station. into the equipment, they can run hot,”
Once it is installed and running, stated Muir.
Emmitsburg will be the first American This increases the maintenance
entity using the system. needed on equipment and can reduce
“What it is, is a device that goes in their useful life. When equipment gets
front of the fuse box and turns back just the amount of power it needs,
excess electricity,” said Emmitsburg it doesn’t run hot and maintenance
Zoning Technician Jerry Muir. needs are reduced. This creates some
The Powerstar System is expected additional savings.
to save the town a couple thousand Town staff believed that the
dollars annually in reduced energy Powerstar System was just what they
bills for the third-largest town-owned needed to accomplish their goals.
power user. They approached the Maryland
“If it works the way it should, we Energy Administration seeking a grant
expect to start seeing savings in June,” to purchase three systems for the
Muir said. town.
Natural
Solutions with
Essential Oils
Would you like to learn about
natural solutions
for
mood management,
a weakened immune system,
inflammation,
and restful sleep?
Join in any class offered at either
location:
Every Wednesday @ Thurmont Library
6:00 p.m.
(76 E. Moser Road. Thurmont, MD)
Every Thursday @ Ragged Edge Coffee House
6:00 p.m.
(110 Chambersburg St. Gettysburg, PA)
Call David at 301-908-7255
to register!
Mention The Catoctin Banner for a free surprise gift.
