<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Aligned Power Solutions | Blog</title><description>Power factor correction systems with continuous optimization, remote monitoring, and inclusive services for manufacturing facilities.</description><link>https://alignedpowersolutions.com</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>How to Evaluate Your Electricity Costs Without Metering Equipment</title><link>https://alignedpowersolutions.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-power-factor-penalties/?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=educate&amp;utm_content=how-to-evaluate-power-factor-penalties</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://alignedpowersolutions.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-power-factor-penalties/?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=educate&amp;utm_content=how-to-evaluate-power-factor-penalties</guid><description>A self-service guide to walk plant managers through their electricity bill. Where to look, what to calculate, and how to decide whether you need to act.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is Power Factor and Why Do Utilities Charge a Penalty for It?</title><link>https://alignedpowersolutions.com/blog/what-is-power-factor/?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=educate&amp;utm_content=what-is-power-factor</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://alignedpowersolutions.com/blog/what-is-power-factor/?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=educate&amp;utm_content=what-is-power-factor</guid><description>What is power factor? If your plant&apos;s power factor falls below your utility&apos;s threshold, you&apos;re paying a monthly penalty for power you draw but never use.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>