Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #IC0104
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3246 |
| SIC Description | |
| NAICS | 332111 |
| NAICS Description | Iron and Steel Forging |
| Principal Product | Forged Spur Gear Blanks and Forged Net Bevel Gears |
| Sales | $ 29,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 105 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 164,855 |
| Annual Production | 4,200,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 7,416 |
| Location (State) | IN |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,793,535 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
20,927,390 kWh | $ 1,142,380 | $ 0.055 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
55,376 kW | $ 466,228 | $ 8.42 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 5,556 | - |
Natural Gas |
22,134 MMBtu | $ 179,371 | $ 8.10 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
236,640 MMBtu | $ 1,793,535 | $ 7.58 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,002,345 kWh 1,002,345 kWh |
$ 55,137 $ 55,137 |
4.83 % 4.83 % |
$ 0.055 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
3,798 kW 1,550 kW |
$ 31,972 $ 13,047 |
6.86 % 2.80 % |
$ 8.42 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
3,323 MMBtu 3,323 MMBtu |
$ 26,917 $ 26,917 |
15.01 % 15.01 % |
$ 8.10 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
13,597 MMBtu 13,597 MMBtu |
$ 114,026 $ 95,101 |
6.36 % 5.30 % |
$ 7.58 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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LOWER TEMPERATURE DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND VICE-VERSA | 2.7221 | I | $ 1,200 | $ 25,653 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE SPACE CONDITIONING DURING NON-WORKING HOURS | 2.7224 | I | $ 100 | $ 1,264 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE DEMAND CONTROLLER OR LOAD SHEDDER | 2.3191 | N | $ 50,000 | $ 18,925 | 2.64 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 119,810 | $ 22,421 | 5.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,110 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 2,100 | $ 13,948 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 0 | $ 1,510 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | I | $ 107,641 | $ 24,843 | 4.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 13,166 | $ 3,662 | 3.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 800 | $ 659 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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