Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #DL0014
| Assessment Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 3086 |
| SIC Description | Plastics Foam Products |
| NAICS | 326140 |
| NAICS Description | Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Flopack Cushioning, Recycled Polystyrene |
| Sales | $ 12,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 35 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 35,000 |
| Annual Production | 1,300 Tons |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,240 |
| Location (State) | DE |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 441,066 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,453,920 kWh | $ 240,256 | $ 0.165 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
16,520 MMBtu | $ 200,810 | $ 12.16 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
31,423 MMBtu | $ 441,066 | $ 14.04 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
99,824 kWh 0 kWh |
$ 10,981 $ 0 |
4.57 % 0.00 % |
$ 0.165 /kWh |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
893 MMBtu 308 MMBtu |
$ 10,443 $ 3,600 |
5.20 % 1.79 % |
$ 12.16 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
1,917 MMBtu 308 MMBtu |
$ 21,424 $ 3,600 |
4.86 % 0.82 % |
$ 14.04 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 0 | $ 3,600 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
INSULATE GLAZING, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND ROOFS | 2.7491 | N | $ 635 | $ 470 | 1.35 | ||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | N | $ 4,200 | $ 2,173 | 1.93 | ||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 12,133 | $ 5,481 | 2.21 | ||||||||||||
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USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE MECHANICAL DRIVE | 2.4144 | N | $ 15,000 | $ 5,500 | 2.73 | ||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER | 2.2412 | N | $ 20,000 | $ 4,200 | 4.76 | ||||||||||||
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