Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #IA0398
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
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| SIC | 2022 |
| SIC Description | Cheese, Natural And Processed |
| NAICS | 311513 |
| NAICS Description | Cheese Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Cheese |
| Sales | $ 240,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 165 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 130,000 |
| Annual Production | 209,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,736 |
| Location (State) | MN |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 2,022,762 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
14,437,200 kWh | $ 484,626 | $ 0.034 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
24,864 kW | $ 163,823 | $ 6.59 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
161,089 MMBtu | $ 1,374,313 | $ 8.53 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
309,070 MMBtu | $ 2,022,762 | $ 6.54 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
721,490 kWh 65,279 kWh |
$ 24,170 $ 2,187 |
4.99 % 0.45 % |
$ 0.034 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
266 kW 70 kW |
$ 2,071 $ 629 |
1.26 % 0.38 % |
$ 6.59 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
4,791 MMBtu 3,321 MMBtu |
$ 39,445 $ 26,906 |
2.87 % 1.96 % |
$ 8.53 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
12,187 MMBtu 3,990 MMBtu |
$ 65,686 $ 29,722 |
3.25 % 1.47 % |
$ 6.54 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 39 | $ 1,700 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 21 | $ 1,226 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 1,333 | $ 5,272 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 8,710 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||||
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DIRECT WARMEST AIR TO COMBUSTION INTAKE | 2.1213 | N | $ 900 | $ 12,539 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 6,000 | $ 9,808 | 0.61 | ||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR LEAKS IN LINES AND VALVES | 2.2133 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 7,646 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 555 | $ 861 | 0.64 | ||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 340 | $ 255 | 1.33 | ||||||||||||||||
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AVOID INTRODUCING HOT, HUMID, OR DIRTY AIR INTO HVAC SYSTEM | 2.7228 | N | $ 4,400 | $ 16,927 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 11 | view details |
INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 580 | $ 742 | 0.78 | ||||||||||||||||
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