Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #IA0415
| Assessment Year | 2007 |
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| SIC | 2011 |
| SIC Description | Meat Packing Plants |
| NAICS | 311611 |
| NAICS Description | Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering |
| Principal Product | Fresh Pork Products |
| Sales | $ 120,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 355 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 250,000 |
| Annual Production | 162,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,280 |
| Location (State) | IA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,216,240 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
8,167,320 kWh | $ 303,775 | $ 0.037 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
24,588 kW | $ 151,045 | $ 6.14 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
98,816 MMBtu | $ 761,420 | $ 7.71 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
182,531 MMBtu | $ 1,216,240 | $ 6.66 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
423,669 kWh 405,800 kWh |
$ 15,719 $ 15,056 |
5.17 % 4.96 % |
$ 0.037 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
869 kW 861 kW |
$ 6,236 $ 5,659 |
4.13 % 3.75 % |
$ 6.14 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
12,046 MMBtu 944 MMBtu |
$ 92,881 $ 7,286 |
12.20 % 0.96 % |
$ 7.71 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
16,389 MMBtu 5,104 MMBtu |
$ 114,836 $ 28,001 |
9.44 % 2.30 % |
$ 6.66 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 1,586 | $ 5,297 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 500 | $ 1,060 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 3,539 | $ 2,670 | 1.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 6,274 | $ 5,722 | 1.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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DIRECT WARMEST AIR TO COMBUSTION INTAKE | 2.1213 | I | $ 1,500 | $ 4,262 | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE THROTTLING SYSTEM | 2.4143 | I | $ 3,329 | $ 4,867 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER | 2.2412 | N | $ 36,000 | $ 84,655 | 0.43 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 635 | $ 525 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL / REPAIR INSULATION ON CONDENSATE LINES | 2.2122 | I | $ 740 | $ 1,560 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ISOLATE STEAM LINES TO AVOID HEATING AIR CONDITIONED AREAS | 2.2521 | I | $ 2,236 | $ 2,038 | 1.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 1,563 | $ 2,180 | 0.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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