Powermaster saved 14 seconds of all global carbon emissions in 2012 alone

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Powermaster saved 14 seconds of all global carbon emissions in 2012 alone

In 2012 alone Stafford based energy-for-pool specialists Powermaster was responsible for reducing overall UK carbon emissions by 15,136 tons.

This is the result of an electricity consumption reduction of 8,115,000 kWh units, which is the equivalent of £2,389,775 based on an average cost of 8.5 pence per kWh unit – representing 14 seconds worth of all global carbon emissions*.

Powermaster has only worked on 600 of the 5000 pools across the UK. If the carbon savings they have already made were extrapolated across the nation, it would be the equivalent of 126,133 tons per year. That translates to offsetting the carbon emissions of approximately 140,000 people.

One of the company’s key energy saving tactics is fitting variable speed drives, also known as VSDs or inverters, on pump and fan electric motor applications in private and public swimming pools. VSDs regulate the speed and rotational force (or torque) of an electric motor and reduce the energy used in-line with what the motor requires to work efficiently. Because motors used in swimming pools have a varying output requirement, installing a VSD reduces the amount of electricity used and thus the amount of carbon emitted into the atmosphere.

“These figures just show how effective what we do is,” said explained Geoff Renshaw, a director of Powermaster. “We typically offer energy savings of between 30-70% per annum, per facility.  This scale of energy saving confirms that we can both save you money and drastically reduce your carbon footprint.”

The Powermaster team has also developed and patented a unique Integrated Water and Energy Management System (IWEMS), which reduces electricity consumption and chemical costs in a swimming pool or spa by up to 70%. There is also a web-based remote system for monitoring usage and reliability. IWEMS maintains water quality by carefully dosing the right amount of chemicals, in response to the load, which can help to reduce water usage.

The ultimate environmental benefit provided by Powermaster’s range is the reduction of carbon emissions which contributes to a slower rate of global warming, as well as alleviating the risk of health problems.

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