Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #LL0222
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 2044 |
| SIC Description | Rice Milling |
| NAICS | 311212 |
| NAICS Description | Rice Milling |
| Principal Product | Grain milling and sorting |
| Sales | $ 7,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 41 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 40,000 |
| Annual Production | 22,500,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,080 |
| Location (State) | LA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 34,461 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
236,693 kWh | $ 12,688 | $ 0.054 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,368 kW | $ 10,328 | $ 7.55 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 1,557 | - |
Natural Gas |
1,169 MMBtu | $ 9,888 | $ 8.46 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
3,595 MMBtu | $ 34,461 | $ 9.59 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
122,385 kWh 114,514 kWh |
$ 6,798 $ 6,376 |
53.58 % 50.25 % |
$ 0.054 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
110 kW 110 kW |
$ 830 $ 830 |
8.04 % 8.04 % |
$ 7.55 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 431 $ 401 |
27.68 % 25.75 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
548 MMBtu 548 MMBtu |
$ 10,223 $ 10,223 |
103.39 % 103.39 % |
$ 8.46 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
1,812 MMBtu 1,722 MMBtu |
$ 18,405 $ 17,830 |
53.41 % 51.74 % |
$ 9.59 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | I | $ 2,000 | $ 5,478 | 0.37 | ||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 580 | $ 2,091 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 500 | $ 10,261 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS | 2.7135 | N | $ 0 | $ 241 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 0 | $ 211 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE RADIANT HEATER FOR SPOT HEATING | 2.7231 | N | $ 0 | $ 123 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
MINIMIZE WATER USAGE | 3.4151 | I | $ 0 | $ 1,344 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
BEGIN A PRACTICE OF PREDICTIVE / PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | 4.6110 | N | $ 490 | $ 56,400 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
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