Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #LM0095
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 2879 |
| SIC Description | Agricultural Chemicals, Nec |
| NAICS | 325320 |
| NAICS Description | Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | bio-pesticide |
| Sales | $ 20,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 40 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 105,000 |
| Annual Production | 1,700,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,640 |
| Location (State) | CA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,971,008 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
11,092,617 kWh | $ 1,184,986 | $ 0.107 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
22,692 kW | $ 288,318 | $ 12.71 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ -22,356 | - |
Natural Gas |
94,682 MMBtu | $ 520,060 | $ 5.49 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
208,381 MMBtu | $ 1,971,008 | $ 9.46 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
959,694 kWh 948,786 kWh |
$ 99,817 $ 98,481 |
8.42 % 8.31 % |
$ 0.107 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,214 kW 1,165 kW |
$ 14,910 $ 14,668 |
5.17 % 5.09 % |
$ 12.71 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
13,262 MMBtu 950 MMBtu |
$ 72,226 $ 5,000 |
13.89 % 0.96 % |
$ 5.49 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
23,099 MMBtu 10,675 MMBtu |
$ 186,953 $ 118,149 |
9.49 % 5.99 % |
$ 9.46 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,200 | $ 93,378 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 2,262 | $ 5,900 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | I | $ 750 | $ 3,871 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | N | $ 0 | $ 376 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS | 2.7135 | N | $ 750 | $ 1,202 | 0.62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INCREASE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATE RETURNED | 2.2121 | N | $ 100,000 | $ 67,226 | 1.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN WATER LINES AND VALVES | 3.4154 | I | $ 100 | $ 749 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MODIFY STARTUP/SHUTDOWN TIMES | 4.4540 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 101,277 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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TRAIN OPERATORS FOR MAXIMUM OPERATING EFFICIENCY | 4.4310 | I | $ 3,000 | $ 115,000 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RE-ARRANGE EQUIPMENT LAYOUT TO REDUCE LABOR COSTS | 4.5130 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 23,750 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP STANDARD PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL YIELDS | 4.1220 | I | $ 50,000 | $ 46,875 | 1.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP STANDARD PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL YIELDS | 4.1220 | N | $ 50,000 | $ 50,000 | 1.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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