The Kone EcoStart is a motor efficiency controller that soft starts an electric motor, bringing it from rest to full speed. Once it is at full speed, the EcoStart monitors the motor and improves its efficiency when operating, typically saving 20% or more of the electricity used by the escalator, claimed the company.
Kone said that by conserving energy, the EcoStart supports the building’s sustainability programs and contributes to environmental protection efforts. The EcoStart incorporates Power Efficiency’s E-Save Technology and is manufactured by Power Efficiency exclusively for Kone.
Washington Dulles International Airport, located 26 miles from Washington DC is part of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority and serves the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Vance Tang, executive vice president and area director for the Americas at Kone, said: ”KONE is proud to play an important role in improving the energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of Washington Dulles International Airport. The Kone EcoStart makes good business sense and good environmental sense.
”Our focus at Kone is to bring our customers safe, comfortable and efficient people flow solutions that consider the environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. The increased efficiency gained by using the EcoStart will immediately benefit the airport and the surrounding community.”
Steve Strasser, chairman and CEO of Power Efficiency, said: ”We are very pleased to work with KONE to help the airport save energy. Working with KONE, we have developed the EcoStart to address the complex energy savings requirements of large facilities such as Dulles Airport.”
