Sustainability
Eaton’s industry-leading electrical power control systems and production equipment can help you earn LEED credits and reduce power consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Eaton is a leader in offering solar, wind and electric vehicle solutions. We are uniquely positioned to help make your alternative energy and energy-efficiency projects a success with our innovative products and our expert engineering services.
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View a Green Tour of CherringtonEaton provides the services and solutions to design new buildings and modernize existing buildings to make them more efficient, upgrading infrastructure, reducing emissions and increasing reliability on alternative energy and energy-efficient projects.
At Eaton, we are building a culture of responsibility and helping our company support a sustainable future. Here are just a few examples of our commitment to sustainability.
- We pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 18 percent by 2012
- Eaton’s Electrical Sector’s Americas headquarters has achieved LEED Gold Certification
- We have at least one LEED-Accredited Professional in every major North-American city.
- We joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), an invitation-only coalition of 200 leading global companies working to advance sustainable development.
- We were ranked #16 among the 500 largest publicly traded companies in Newsweek’s 2010 United States Green Rankings.
- modernize existing buildings to make them more efficient, upgrading infrastructure, reducing emissions and increasing reliability on alternative energy and energy-efficient projects.
Energy auditsEaton engineers find wasteful patterns in total consumption of energy from all sources—electricity, gas, steam and compressed air. Then they recommend more solutions and green building services that shrink energy use. Coordination studies can optimize electrical system protection with the most efficient use of resources.
Refurbishing servicesEaton service engineers can refurbish and recondition existing equipment to extend its useful life. In seven years, Eaton has preserved more than 200,000 pounds of copper and steel by reconditioning breakers instead of replacing them.
Lighting controlsEaton’s industry-leading Pow-R-Command lighting control systems turn off the lights when a space is empty, and reduce artificial lighting when natural light is strong. These systems typically reduce lighting energy consumption from 10 to 30 percent.
Integrated facility system (IFS)An IFS reduces both floor space and materials needed for power systems over traditional installations. The space-saving switchboard structure requires 40 percent less electrical room space, resulting in more room for tenants or less site disturbance. By using less copper and steel, IFS delivers a sustainable solution.
Paralleling switchgearParalleling switchgear manages the critical transition from utility power to on-site power sources. This makes it practical to use combined heat and power (CHP) systems that take advantage of otherwise wasted heat energy or on-site power sources run on alternative biomass fuels.
CSL-3 and harmonic mitigating transformersEaton’s transformers reduce harmonic currents that disrupt the flow of useful electricity in a circuit. Fewer harmonics means more efficient energy consumption overall. Because of this energy savings, these transformers pay for themselves three to six times over their average life.
Prefabricated product assembliesEaton’s transformers reduce harmonic currents that disrupt the flow of useful electricity in a circuit. Fewer harmonics means more efficient energy consumption overall. Because of this energy savings, these transformers pay for themselves three to six times over their average life.
Motor controlAn adjustable frequency drive (AFD) adjusts a motor’s speed to closely match output requirements, resulting in typical energy savings of 10 to 50 percent. Soft-start motor controls lower the demands on a motor during startup, conserving energy and extending the life of the mechanical system.
Power factor correction capacitors and filtersCapacitors and filters lower energy costs by supplying reactive power to loads such as HVAC and elevators. This reduces energy loss, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, decreases energy consumption and extends equipment life through improved power quality.
Medium voltage switchgearEaton’s medium voltage switchgear designs use environmentally friendly choices for insulation, avoiding sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)—the world's most potent greenhouse gas.
Uninterruptible power systemsEaton's UPSs achieve higher efficiency than traditional models. Eaton's 9395 UPS and BladeUPS each provide revolutionary technology that delivers reduced energy costs and increased energy efficiency. Our single-phase UPSs are also energy efficient and meet RoHS standards.
Circuit breakersCircuit breakers save energy compared to fused disconnects, because they have less watts loss for like ratings. And circuit breakers can be reset after they trip, while fuses must be replaced and discarded in compliance with special disposal procedures.
Power Xpert software and metersPower Xpert meters detect and analyze potentially costly power quality problems, as well as monitor energy consumption and efficiency in real time throughout a building. Power Xpert software aggregates information into understandable charts and graphs that allow users to easily identify energy-saving opportunities.
Automatic transfer switchesAutomatic transfer switches are reliable and compact assemblies that transfer essential loads and electrical distribution systems from utility power to green alternative energy generating sources, such as wind turbines, solar photovoltaic panels and fuel cells.
BuswayBuilding an electrical distribution system with busway saves energy, compared to using cables. Busway sized to carry the same current as cable will have lower losses and it can also be reconfigured easily as needs change. Busway uses less copper and steel than cable and conduit, and wastes less material because it can be built to exact length.
Wind powerEaton provides product and services solutions for transforming wind into reliable power for utility-scale installations.
Solar installationsEaton is a single-source provider of electrical balance of system (BOS) solar installations and services backed by a century of experience with electrical power systems and a global reputation for excellence.
Electric vehicleEaton's electric vehicle (EV) charging solution reduces emissions. Smart Grid-ready technology provides power where you need it, when you need it.
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