Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0437
| Assessment Year | 2003 |
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| SIC | 3841 |
| SIC Description | Surgical And Medical Instruments |
| NAICS | 339112 |
| NAICS Description | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | medical suction canisters |
| Sales | $ 88,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 450 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 272,000 |
| Annual Production | 52,000,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,376 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,630,523 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
26,605,000 kWh | $ 1,489,500 | $ 0.056 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
43,884 kW | $ 132,312 | $ 3.02 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
1,312 MMBtu | $ 8,711 | $ 6.64 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
274,013 MMBtu | $ 1,630,523 | $ 5.95 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
665,375 kWh 513,325 kWh |
$ 30,580 $ 23,580 |
2.05 % 1.58 % |
$ 0.056 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
356 kW 356 kW |
$ 1,060 $ 1,060 |
0.80 % 0.80 % |
$ 3.02 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 6.64 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
6,819 MMBtu 5,260 MMBtu |
$ 31,640 $ 24,640 |
1.94 % 1.51 % |
$ 5.95 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 0 | $ 10,100 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,900 | $ 6,670 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | N | $ 0 | $ 5,500 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 1,380 | $ 4,480 | 0.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE DAYLIGHT WHENEVER POSSIBLE IN LIEU OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT | 2.7121 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,110 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | N | $ 0 | $ 1,500 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 785 | $ 975 | 0.81 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | I | $ 110 | $ 1,110 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
APPLY FOR TAX-FREE STATUS FOR ENERGY PURCHASES | 2.8121 | I | $ 350 | $ 3,464 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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