Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0485
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3315 |
| SIC Description | Steel Wire And Related Products |
| NAICS | 335932 |
| NAICS Description | Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Electrical conduit and raceways |
| Sales | $ 50,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 45 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 101,700 |
| Annual Production | 104,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,325 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 96,272 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
746,320 kWh | $ 68,222 | $ 0.091 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
5,718 kW | $ 15,105 | $ 2.64 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 975 | - |
Natural Gas |
1,265 MMBtu | $ 11,970 | $ 9.46 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
8,915 MMBtu | $ 96,272 | $ 10.80 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
269,129 kWh 264,300 kWh |
$ 31,185 $ 30,625 |
45.71 % 44.89 % |
$ 0.091 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,313 kW 1,493 kW |
$ 12,145 $ 7,840 |
80.40 % 51.90 % |
$ 2.64 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 9.46 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
2,759 MMBtu 2,709 MMBtu |
$ 43,330 $ 38,465 |
45.01 % 39.95 % |
$ 10.80 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | I | $ 660 | $ 25,045 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 600 | $ 11,290 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||
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OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR | 2.3212 | N | $ 11,235 | $ 4,150 | 2.71 | ||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,130 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | N | $ 0 | $ 715 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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PAY UTILITY BILLS ON TIME | 2.8123 | I | $ 0 | $ 270 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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COMBINE UTILITY METERS | 2.8112 | I | $ 0 | $ 212 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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APPLY FOR TAX-FREE STATUS FOR ENERGY PURCHASES | 2.8121 | N | $ 320 | $ 800 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||
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APPLY FOR TAX-FREE STATUS FOR ENERGY PURCHASES | 2.8121 | N | $ 170 | $ 425 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||
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