Power Efficiency Corporation has announced that Kone has installed the Ecostart on escalators at Washington Dulles International Airport. The Ecostart is a motor-efficiency controller that soft starts an electric motor, bringing it from rest to full speed. Once at full speed the Ecostart monitors the motor and improves its efficiency when operating, typically saving 20 per cent or more of the electricity used by the escalator.By conserving energy, the Ecostart supports the building's sustainability programmes and contributes to environmental protection efforts. The Ecostart incorporates Power Efficiency Corporation's E-Save Technology and is manufactured by Power Efficiency exclusively for Kone.
