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City to pursue variable-frequency drives at Piney pumping station; utility incentive reduces city share
Summary
Public works staff recommended installing variable-frequency drives (VFDs) on Piney pumping-station motors to reduce energy consumption and operating costs; the project cost was estimated at about $45,000 per pump with Potomac Edison offering an energy incentive of roughly $13,000 per pump.
Public works staff asked the Frostburg City Mayor and City Council to approve pursuing installation of variable-frequency drives on Piney pumping-station motors to reduce energy use and operating costs.
Staff said running the pumps at reduced capacity with VFDs can substantially cut energy use because pump power consumption…
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