USES Power Shaver: Power Quality at the Panel
Power-quality and kW/kWh reduction at the electrical panel, verified by metering.
What is the USES Power Shaver?
The USES Power Shaver (Universal Shunt Efficiency System) is a power-quality device installed in parallel at the electrical panel. It is designed to improve power quality on motor-heavy and inductive loads, which can reduce kW and kWh. Silver State Incentives verifies results at each site through metered measurement and verification.
What is USES Power Shaver?
The Power Shaver connects in parallel (shunt) at the distribution panel, so it does not sit in series with your loads. It is aimed at facilities with many motors, compressors and other inductive equipment, where poor power quality wastes energy as heat.
How does it lower your bill?
- Installed at the panel: one installation can serve many downstream loads.
- Targets power-quality losses on inductive loads such as motors and compressors.
- Savings are measured, not assumed: we meter before and after on the same circuits.
- Pairs with Eniscope or Accuenergy metering for continuous verification.
Typical savings
Site-specific. Results are verified per site through metering; we do not publish a typical percentage until it is backed by verified M&V data.
Typical, varies by facility. Confirmed through an on-site audit and metered M&V.
Ideal facilities
- Facilities with many motors, pumps and compressors
- Refrigeration-heavy grocery and cold storage
- Manufacturing and process loads
- HVAC-heavy buildings with large RTU counts
Utility capital pays for part of the upgrade
Power-quality measures are generally evaluated through NV Energy's custom incentive path, which requires metered or engineering evidence of savings. We assess eligibility case by case.
- We identify every eligible NV Energy prescriptive and custom incentive.
- We stack lighting with controls to raise the incentive 20–50%.
- We prepare and submit the application, then verify savings under IPMVP.
Measured under IPMVP, monitored 24/7/365
We follow the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). Before work starts we set a metered or engineering baseline. After installation we measure the same loads and adjust for weather, occupancy and operating hours. The difference is your verified savings, and it is reported in kWh, kW and dollars.
About Virtual Energy ManagementAudit
On-site survey of lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, motors and metering. We document baselines and operating hours.
Engineering & Financial Model
Measure-by-measure design with kWh, kW, cost, incentive, SIR, IRR and payback.
Incentive Application
We prepare and submit NV Energy prescriptive and custom applications and track approval.
Installation
Licensed crews install on your schedule, nights and weekends included, with minimal disruption.
M&V / VEM
IPMVP-compliant verification and 24/7/365 Virtual Energy Management keep savings in place.
Estimate savings: USES Power Shaver
Adjust the inputs for a planning estimate. The full calculator adds incentives, payback, CO2 and a 10-year view.
Assumes $0.10/kWh and $12/kW-month. Change rates in the full calculator.
Planning estimate only. Actual savings and incentives are confirmed through an on-site audit and utility program approval.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the Power Shaver installed?
It is installed in parallel at the electrical panel by a licensed electrician, typically during a short scheduled shutdown.
How much will it save?
It depends on your load profile and existing power quality. We meter the target circuits before and after installation and report verified results.
Which facilities benefit most?
Sites with heavy motor and inductive loads, such as refrigeration, pumping, compressed air and manufacturing equipment.
Can it be combined with other upgrades?
Yes. It is commonly paired with VFDs, refrigeration upgrades and continuous metering so savings remain visible.
Turn Your Overhead Into Net Profit.
Book a no-pressure consultation with a veteran energy consultant. We will show you the savings, the incentive and the payback before you commit.
Every month you wait is money lost to inefficiency. Incentive funding is limited per program year.