Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0520
| Assessment Year | 2007 |
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| SIC | 2011 |
| SIC Description | Meat Packing Plants |
| NAICS | 311612 |
| NAICS Description | Meat Processed from Carcasses |
| Principal Product | Prepared meats |
| Sales | $ 115,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 300 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 93,000 |
| Annual Production | 115,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 7,200 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,221,497 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
14,817,600 kWh | $ 627,370 | $ 0.042 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
31,497 kW | $ 232,251 | $ 7.37 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 12,000 | - |
Natural Gas |
40,020 MMBtu | $ 349,876 | $ 8.74 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
191,900 MMBtu | $ 1,221,497 | $ 6.37 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
578,410 kWh 578,410 kWh |
$ 22,860 $ 22,860 |
3.64 % 3.64 % |
$ 0.042 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
938 kW 938 kW |
$ 7,980 $ 7,980 |
3.44 % 3.44 % |
$ 7.37 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
212 MMBtu 212 MMBtu |
$ 1,910 $ 1,910 |
0.55 % 0.55 % |
$ 8.74 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
6,141 MMBtu 6,141 MMBtu |
$ 32,750 $ 32,750 |
2.68 % 2.68 % |
$ 6.37 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REDUCE SCRAP PRODUCTION | 3.1192 | I | $ 380,000 | $ 240,000 | 1.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER AND REUSE COOLING WATER | 3.4115 | I | $ 4,600 | $ 77,630 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MOVE PRODUCT USING MECHANICAL MEANS | 4.4230 | N | $ 4,500 | $ 57,600 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 26,180 | $ 24,880 | 1.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 5,240 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 10,600 | $ 5,340 | 1.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 4,280 | $ 5,170 | 0.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 75 | $ 2,280 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 750 | $ 1,910 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 480 | $ 430 | 1.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT TO REDUCE MATERIAL USE / COST | 4.1320 | I | $ 35,000 | $ 9,140 | 3.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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