a study of energyefficient motor systems in china noted that the purchasers of electric motors within a company are generally not the endusers yang often people without the knowledge information and incentives to minimize operating costs are responsible for procuring equipment and energy management staff might not have the time to check their decisions maintenance staff too might have incentives unrelated to running costs including energy consumption focusing instead on minimizing capital costs or repairing failed equipment efficiency experts suggested that the company also link its personnel policy promotions salaries to energy conservation