Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0507
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
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| SIC | 2011 |
| SIC Description | Meat Packing Plants |
| NAICS | 311612 |
| NAICS Description | Meat Processed from Carcasses |
| Principal Product | Beef cows slaughtered |
| Sales | $ 120,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 300 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 55,000 |
| Annual Production | 170,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 7,344 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,707,475 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
12,785,600 kWh | $ 516,233 | $ 0.040 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
28,992 kW | $ 209,682 | $ 7.23 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 42,354 | - |
Natural Gas |
108,221 MMBtu | $ 939,206 | $ 8.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
239,273 MMBtu | $ 1,707,475 | $ 7.14 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
181,405 kWh 181,405 kWh |
$ 8,225 $ 8,225 |
1.59 % 1.59 % |
$ 0.040 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
329 kW 329 kW |
$ 2,718 $ 2,718 |
1.30 % 1.30 % |
$ 7.23 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 71,000 $ 71,000 |
167.63 % 167.63 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
4,405 MMBtu 2,242 MMBtu |
$ 44,750 $ 22,750 |
4.76 % 2.42 % |
$ 8.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
6,265 MMBtu 4,102 MMBtu |
$ 126,693 $ 104,693 |
7.42 % 6.13 % |
$ 7.14 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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COMBINE UTILITY METERS | 2.8112 | I | $ 100,000 | $ 71,000 | 1.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT TO REDUCE MATERIAL USE / COST | 4.1320 | I | $ 600 | $ 37,900 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | N | $ 51,000 | $ 22,000 | 2.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 2,100 | $ 13,750 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE ALTERNATIVES FOR ACIDS / ALKALINE (WATER, STEAM, ABRASIVE) | 3.8221 | N | $ 25,000 | $ 7,616 | 3.28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR FAULTY INSULATION ON STEAM LINES | 2.2132 | I | $ 500 | $ 9,000 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 400 | $ 3,240 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 9,900 | $ 2,900 | 3.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 1,620 | $ 2,430 | 0.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | I | $ 0 | $ 733 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | I | $ 100 | $ 1,120 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12 | view details |
USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 215 | $ 938 | 0.23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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