Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #AR0032
| Assessment Year | 1994 |
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| SIC | 2011 |
| SIC Description | Meat Packing Plants |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Processed Meat Products |
| Sales | $ 70,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 700 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 175,000 |
| Annual Production | 50,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,257 |
| Location (State) | AR |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,304,439 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
16,647,714 kWh | $ 1,042,498 | $ 0.063 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
83,742 MMBtu | $ 261,941 | $ 3.13 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
254,381 MMBtu | $ 1,304,439 | $ 5.13 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,534,291 kWh 435,522 kWh |
$ 100,525 $ 31,728 |
9.64 % 3.04 % |
$ 0.063 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
7,341 MMBtu 10,819 MMBtu |
$ 28,785 $ 33,863 |
10.99 % 12.93 % |
$ 3.13 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
23,067 MMBtu 15,283 MMBtu |
$ 129,310 $ 65,591 |
9.91 % 5.03 % |
$ 5.13 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 1,058 | $ 1,550 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 6,380 | $ 3,660 | 1.74 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 100 | $ 735 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 1,654 | $ 6,980 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 1,730 | $ 12,331 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 33,863 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RESCHEDULE PLANT OPERATIONS OR REDUCE LOAD TO AVOID PEAKS | 2.3131 | I | $ 635 | $ 4,438 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH FOSSIL FUEL ENGINE | 2.4134 | N | $ 52,000 | $ 48,719 | 1.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 213 | $ 2,034 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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