FAQs

AdaptiVolt™ versus Manual CVR

• How does Manual Conservation Voltage Regulation/Reduction compare to an AdaptiVolt™ System?

Benefits

• Are there benefits to AdaptiVolt™ other than conservation?

Voltage

• Does lowering voltage increase current?
• What is the best voltage for the customer?
• How does AdaptiVolt™ prevent customers' voltages from dropping below 114 volts?

Equipment and Operations

• What is the best way to operate AdaptiVolt™, 24 hours a day or only certain parts of the day or of the week?
• Will the use of AdaptiVolt™ decrease the life span of load tap changers (LTCs) and step voltage regulators?
• What equipment will we need to add to our distribution system?
• How do electrical components react to AdaptiVolt™ based CVR?
• Can AdaptiVolt™ be used as a system stability tool and transmission asset?

Financial

• How much money can my utility save by installing a AdaptiVolt™ system?
• Do reduced energy sales resulting from conservation efforts lower operating margins?
• Why invest in AdaptiVolt™?