Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0497
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 2711 |
| SIC Description | Newspapers |
| NAICS | 323119 |
| NAICS Description | Other Commercial Printing |
| Principal Product | Newspaper inserts, mailings |
| Sales | $ 93,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 154 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 132,000 |
| Annual Production | 9,280,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,732 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 400,785 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,977,488 kWh | $ 318,522 | $ 0.053 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
15,334 kW | $ 66,920 | $ 4.36 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 9,816 | - |
Natural Gas |
525 MMBtu | $ 5,527 | $ 10.53 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
61,794 MMBtu | $ 400,785 | $ 6.49 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
946,240 kWh 786,100 kWh |
$ 50,140 $ 41,650 |
15.74 % 13.08 % |
$ 0.053 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,487 kW 2,108 kW |
$ 13,060 $ 11,070 |
19.52 % 16.54 % |
$ 4.36 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 10.53 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
9,699 MMBtu 8,058 MMBtu |
$ 63,200 $ 52,720 |
15.77 % 13.15 % |
$ 6.49 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 45,000 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | N | $ 0 | $ 4,560 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 0 | $ 3,030 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | N | $ 0 | $ 2,600 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE CONTINUOUS PROCESSING | 3.7123 | N | $ 0 | $ 2,500 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 1,270 | $ 2,390 | 0.53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 0 | $ 2,000 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 4 | $ 1,690 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 0 | $ 1,560 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | I | $ 150 | $ 950 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | N | $ 0 | $ 690 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | N | $ 0 | $ 630 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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