Reducing the committed power in an electrical system is important to contain energy costs and improve efficiency. Committed power is the amount of electrical power a user constantly requires from the electricity grid. Reducing this power can result in significant savings. Here are some strategies to reduce the committed power: 1. Load optimisation: Identify and remove unused loads or reduce the power required by equipment that is not always needed. For example, turn off devices in standby mode and reduce the brightness of lights when not needed. 2. Planning: Distribute electrical loads evenly throughout the day, avoiding simultaneous power peaks. This can be done by scheduling working hours or sequencing the start-up of equipment. 3. Power factor correction: As discussed above, the use of power factor correction capacitors to improve the power factor can reduce the reactive power, thus reducing the committed power. 4. Energy management systems: Use energy management systems to monitor and control loads in real time. These systems can help identify peak times and optimise energy use. 5. Energy saving: Implement energy-saving measures such as the use of more energy-efficient equipment and thermal insulation of buildings. 6. Energy supply contracts: If possible, negotiate energy supply contracts with your electricity supplier that allow a lower tariff based on the committed power. This may provide an incentive to reduce the committed power. 7. Staff training: Educate staff on the importance of energy saving and actions that can be taken to reduce the power consumption. Use of energy management systems: Implement energy management systems to monitor and control energy consumption more efficiently. Reducing the amount of committed power can result in significant energy savings by reducing energy supply tariffs and optimising the overall efficiency of energy use. This is particularly important for companies and industrial facilities, but can also be applied in residential areas to reduce energy costs.