Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #GT0880
| Assessment Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2013 |
| SIC Description | Sausages And Other Prepared Meats |
| NAICS | 311612 |
| NAICS Description | Meat Processed from Carcasses |
| Principal Product | Sausages |
| Sales | $ 250,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 230 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 97,000 |
| Annual Production | 1,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,760 |
| Location (State) | GA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,070,515 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
8,626,146 kWh | $ 516,706 | $ 0.060 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
19,489 kW | $ 305,003 | $ 15.65 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 19,791 | - |
Natural Gas |
37,978 MMBtu | $ 229,015 | $ 6.03 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
126,397 MMBtu | $ 1,070,515 | $ 8.47 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,722,656 kWh 1,908,688 kWh |
$ 163,087 $ 114,330 |
31.56 % 22.13 % |
$ 0.060 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,817 kW 2,266 kW |
$ 44,091 $ 35,470 |
14.46 % 11.63 % |
$ 15.65 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
230 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 1,390 $ 0 |
0.61 % 0.00 % |
$ 6.03 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
28,138 MMBtu 19,564 MMBtu |
$ 208,568 $ 149,800 |
19.48 % 13.99 % |
$ 8.47 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,250 | $ 3,831 | 0.33 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE SYNTHETIC LUBRICANT | 2.4314 | N | $ 0 | $ 13,152 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | N | $ 244 | $ 1,390 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||
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MODIFY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TO OPERATE AT A LOWER PRESSURE | 2.2621 | I | $ 100,115 | $ 75,872 | 1.32 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE FOR CHILLING OR COLD STORAGE | 2.2694 | I | $ 17,000 | $ 70,097 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE CONTROLS TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT ONLY WHEN NEEDED | 2.6231 | N | $ 5,000 | $ 18,994 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | N | $ 38,000 | $ 25,232 | 1.51 | ||||||||||||||||
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