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The Motor Decisions Matter^SM Sponsors have developed several tools to demonstrate the financial benefits of life cycle costing and to help you develop a plan that’s right for your company. These tools are available below.

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*The 123 Approach to Motor Management*
	Spreadsheet (xls) This simple, step-by-step calculation tool for getting started in motor management can help motor service centers, vendors, utilities, energy-efficiency organizations, and others convey the financial benefits of sound motor management to their customers.	User's Guide (pdf) This step-by-step guide explains how to use the 123 Spreadsheet. It also suggests a process for using the results to convey the financial benefits of sound motor management to your customer's management team.
Other Tools
	Motor Planning Kit (pdf) This booklet provides a comprehensive overview of motor management. It details the goals and opportunities available, and describes how to pursue a variety of plans ranging from generic purchasing policies to total motor inventory.	MotorSlide Calculator This cardboard slide rule calculates annual energy costs and annual energy savings based on electricity costs, motor size, motor efficiency, and hours of operation. Available on line and in print.

	Simple Savings Chart (xls) Enter hours of operation and cost of electricity in this spreadsheet and it provides a side-by-side comparison of annual energy costs and annual energy savings for pre-EPAct 1992, EPAct 1992 and NEMA Premium® motors. Includes calculations for TEFC and ODP motors.	CEE Summary of Efficiency Programs for Motors & Motor Systems (xls) Energy efficiency programs bring financial, technical and educational resources to the commercial and industrial markets. This report overviews programs that support the use of NEMA Premium® motors, ASDs, motor management services, system optimization or other energy management strategies.

	How-To Guide to Bringing Motor Management to Your Customers This online guide offers tips on helping your customers implement motor management plans.