The Power Factor Report provides an analysis of power factor and total consumption over a selected period. This report is valuable for identifying sites that are not efficient with power usage and can be used to measure the impact of power optimization projects.
Overview
The Power Factor Report helps track the power factor and consumption for various sites over a specified period. It includes detailed information about power usage, billing charges, and site associations. Below are the key columns included in the report and their descriptions:
- saskpower_child_account: The unique SaskPower account number for the sub-account within SaskPower's systems. It remains consistent for a given account.
- meter_number: The SaskPower meter number, which can change if a meter is replaced at the site.
- service_address: The address on file with SaskPower for the meter.
- meter_type: Indicates the type of meter—Smart Meter or Non-Smart Meter.
- period_avg_power_factor: The average power factor for the specified period.
- period_total_consumption: The total power consumption in kilowatt-hours for the specified period.
- last_bill_date: The date of the most recent bill within the selected period.
- last_bill_consumption_charge: The consumption charge from the most recent bill.
- last_bill_demand_charge: The demand charge from the most recent bill.
- associated_site_count: The total number of facilities linked to the SaskPower account.
- associated_areas: The areas associated with the sites.
- associated_subareas: The subareas associated with the sites.
- associated_sites: Lists all the physical sites drawing power from that meter/account.
Important Points to Watch For
Identifying Un-Nominal Power Factors:
- Use this report to find sites with inefficient power factors, indicating inefficiencies in power usage.
Analyzing Consumption and Charges:
- Review total consumption and billing charges to understand power usage patterns and costs.
Measuring Optimization Impact:
- Run the report before and after power optimization projects to determine the effectiveness of the improvements.
Example Report Layout
Conclusion
The Power Factor Report is a valuable tool for monitoring power efficiency and managing power consumption across various sites. Regularly running this report helps maintain optimal power usage and identify areas for improvement.
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