VFD installation
New drive installation
Review the selected drive, motor compatibility, mounting environment, and electrical connections.
Give your motors the right control.
VFD installation
Variable frequency drives belong in a coordinated motor system. Plan the drive, power, motor connection, and control interface around the fan, pump, or machine it will operate.
VFD installation: the work we can help with.
Give your motors the right control.
VFD installation
Drive replacement
Document the existing model, control connections, and available settings before planning replacement work.
VFD installation
HVAC & pump integration
Coordinate control signals and operating requirements with the mechanical or building-controls contractor.
The details that shape the project.
Before defining the work, we review how your property operates and what the equipment needs.
Motor & driven load
Nameplate data and the required speed range are starting points. The motor and driven equipment must suit the proposed operation.
Location & cable route
Consider enclosure needs, ventilation, access, and the connection between the drive and motor.
Startup & settings
Agree on who configures the drive, confirms control signals, and records the final settings with the equipment team.
A useful starting point.
Send what you have. These details help us prepare for your vfd installation project.
- Motor and drive nameplates
- Drive manual or proposed model
- Control diagram and building-controls contact
- Description of faults or desired operation
Common questions.
Will a VFD automatically reduce my bill?
Savings depend on the application, operating profile, and how speed is controlled. We do not assume a fixed saving or payback for every installation.
Can any motor run on a VFD?
Compatibility needs review against the motor, drive, and application requirements. A drive should not be selected on horsepower alone.
Can you replace a failed drive with a different brand?
Possibly, but dimensions, ratings, control interfaces, and operating requirements must be checked. It is not automatically a direct swap.
Equipment references
Help with the cost.
Match the project address and electricity provider to the program. We can discuss the electrical scope; the program administrator confirms eligibility, available funding, and the award.
Program details checked September 17, 2026.PG&E business customers · qualifying industrial applications
Motor & drive efficiency incentives
Equipment and application specific
PG&E lists efficiency incentives for qualifying process fan, blower, and industrial pump VFD applications. Have the program review your equipment and operating conditions before ordering. A motor repair or three-phase service installation alone does not establish eligibility.
Check program rules & applyMatch the drive to the job.
Share the property address, equipment or plans, and the timing you have in mind. Attach photos below to help us understand the work.
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