Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #CO0351
| Assessment Year | 1996 |
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| SIC | 2591 |
| SIC Description | Drapery Hardware & Blinds & Shades |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | window coverings |
| Sales | $ 72,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 285 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 112,000 |
| Annual Production | 400,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,739 |
| Location (State) | CO |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 252,622 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
4,473,329 kWh | $ 137,062 | $ 0.031 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
8,931 kW | $ 89,773 | $ 10.05 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 133 | - |
Natural Gas |
6,279 MMBtu | $ 25,654 | $ 4.09 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
52,131 MMBtu | $ 252,622 | $ 4.85 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
189,500 Gal | $ 111,800 | $ 0 /Gal |
Other Liquid (haz) |
72 Gal | $ 1,140 | $ 0 /Gal |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
31,720 lbs | $ 0 | $ 0 /lbs |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
439,918 kWh 320,633 kWh |
$ 13,454 $ 9,805 |
9.82 % 7.15 % |
$ 0.031 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
841 kW 579 kW |
$ 8,460 $ 5,832 |
9.42 % 6.50 % |
$ 10.05 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
306 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 1,250 $ 0 |
4.87 % 0.00 % |
$ 4.09 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
4,815 MMBtu 3,287 MMBtu |
$ 23,164 $ 15,637 |
9.17 % 6.19 % |
$ 4.85 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
261,000 Gal 261,000 Gal |
$ 139,700 $ 139,700 |
124.96 % 124.96 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Other Liquid (haz) |
72 Gal 0 Gal |
$ 1,120 $ 0 |
98.25 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Solid Waste (non-haz) |
0 lbs 0 lbs |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /lbs |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE PRACTICE OF MIXING WASTE STREAMS | 3.1291 | I | $ 520 | $ 98,120 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE EVAPORATION TO CONCENTRATE MATERIAL | 3.3131 | I | $ 7,600 | $ 96,610 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | I | $ 1,450 | $ 12,210 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 13,386 | $ 5,067 | 2.64 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 190 | $ 1,910 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | I | $ 690 | $ 1,650 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 1,500 | $ 1,250 | 1.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 40 | $ 1,210 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 53 | $ 167 | 0.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 2,270 | $ 870 | 2.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE LESS TOXIC AND VOLATILE SOLVENT SUBSTITUTES | 3.8132 | N | $ 1,170 | $ 760 | 1.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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