Variable speed HVAC motors: the quiet route to 50% energy savings

Published: March 20, 2026

Facilities Dive

ABB data shows that matching HVAC motor speed to real-time demand can halve energy consumption. For facility managers under decarbonisation pressure, variable speed drives represent one of the highest-ROI retrofits available.

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