Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AM0560
| Assessment Year | 2009 |
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| SIC | 2022 |
| SIC Description | Cheese, Natural And Processed |
| NAICS | 311511 |
| NAICS Description | Fluid Milk Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Salsa, queso, and sour cream dips |
| Sales | $ 96,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 125 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 130,000 |
| Annual Production | 129,456,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,496 |
| Location (State) | TX |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,945,020 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
9,912,266 kWh | $ 1,002,120 | $ 0.101 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
19,908 kW | $ 51,732 | $ 2.60 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
111,006 MMBtu | $ 891,168 | $ 8.03 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
212,607 MMBtu | $ 1,945,020 | $ 9.15 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,369,430 kWh 269,430 kWh |
$ 138,200 $ 27,200 |
13.79 % 2.71 % |
$ 0.101 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,900 kW 630 kW |
$ 7,640 $ 1,640 |
14.77 % 3.17 % |
$ 2.60 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
9,403 MMBtu 9,403 MMBtu |
$ 75,960 $ 75,960 |
8.52 % 8.52 % |
$ 8.03 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
23,440 MMBtu 12,165 MMBtu |
$ 221,800 $ 104,800 |
11.40 % 5.39 % |
$ 9.15 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REPLACE EXISTING HVAC UNIT WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY MODEL | 2.7232 | N | $ 1,000,000 | $ 117,000 | 8.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 25,000 | $ 17,860 | 1.40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | I | $ 70,250 | $ 31,130 | 2.26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 2,500 | $ 25,120 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE STEAM TRAPS | 2.2113 | I | $ 1,900 | $ 16,000 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 2,190 | $ 10,970 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,715 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 670 | $ 1,495 | 0.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | I | $ 0 | $ 620 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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