Power Factor Improvement
George Brown College embarked on a program to reduce its direct operating costs. As a cost reduction measure, the college has initiated a comprehensive power factor improvement program, which has generated significant savings in energy costs. In partnership with Toronto Hydro Energy Services, George Brown College is seeking to reduce its maximum demand to reduce distribution charges. Three of the College's main Toronto campuses have undergone a power factor improvement installation.

Benefits
The immediate benefit of the College's power factor correction is an average annual savings of $13,000, accrued from a lower maximum distribution charge. An additional derived benefit is increased electrical capacity due to reduced system heating and improved equipment utilization.