Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #LM0078
| Assessment Year | 2004 |
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| SIC | 2032 |
| SIC Description | Canned Specialties |
| NAICS | 311422 |
| NAICS Description | Specialty Canning |
| Principal Product | Salsa |
| Sales | $ 94,400,000 |
| # of Employees | 218 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 243,000 |
| Annual Production | 61,526,980 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 3,526 |
| Location (State) | CA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 639,631 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,645,253 kWh | $ 271,676 | $ 0.103 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
8,472 kW | $ 99,033 | $ 11.69 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 16,104 | - |
Natural Gas |
40,507 MMBtu | $ 252,818 | $ 6.24 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
67,621 MMBtu | $ 639,631 | $ 9.46 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
180,538 kWh 91,305 kWh |
$ 19,672 $ 9,950 |
7.24 % 3.66 % |
$ 0.103 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
703 kW 269 kW |
$ 8,133 $ 3,088 |
8.21 % 3.12 % |
$ 11.69 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
1,765 MMBtu 1,765 MMBtu |
$ 11,201 $ 11,201 |
4.43 % 4.43 % |
$ 6.24 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
3,616 MMBtu 2,701 MMBtu |
$ 39,006 $ 24,239 |
6.10 % 3.79 % |
$ 9.46 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,220 | $ 12,800 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN WATER LINES AND VALVES | 3.4154 | I | $ 400 | $ 5,717 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS | 2.2135 | I | $ 264 | $ 4,064 | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | I | $ 1,585 | $ 5,504 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 142 | $ 238 | 0.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 0 | $ 4,731 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL AUTOMATIC PACKING EQUIPMENT | 4.4410 | N | $ 80,000 | $ 182,520 | 0.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OPTIMIZE LOT SIZES TO REDUCE INVENTORY CARRYING COSTS | 4.3230 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 150,678 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TRAIN OPERATORS FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING EFFICIENCY | 4.4310 | N | $ 2,372 | $ 78,000 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP STANDARD PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL YIELDS | 4.1220 | I | $ 56,840 | $ 298,998 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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BEGIN A PRACTICE OF PREDICTIVE / PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | 4.6110 | I | $ 2,000 | $ 69,741 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MAKE A PRACTICE OF TURNING OFF LIGHTS WHEN NOT NEEDED | 2.7124 | N | $ 4,988 | $ 10,036 | 0.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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