Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #MA0592
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 3081 |
| SIC Description | Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet |
| NAICS | 326113 |
| NAICS Description | Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | High performance plastic sheet |
| Sales | $ 28,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 144 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 100,000 |
| Annual Production | 262,800 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,760 |
| Location (State) | RI |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,141,749 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
9,001,800 kWh | $ 796,728 | $ 0.089 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
49,440 kW | $ 61,614 | $ 1.25 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 9,229 | - |
Natural Gas |
32,085 MMBtu | $ 274,178 | $ 8.55 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
124,353 MMBtu | $ 1,141,749 | $ 9.18 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,653,800 kWh 90,000 kWh |
$ 143,375 $ 7,804 |
18.00 % 0.98 % |
$ 0.089 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
5,355 kW 96 kW |
$ 18,045 $ 323 |
29.29 % 0.52 % |
$ 1.25 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
1,269 MMBtu 6,390 MMBtu |
$ 11,253 $ 56,494 |
4.10 % 20.60 % |
$ 8.55 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
18,221 MMBtu 7,313 MMBtu |
$ 172,673 $ 64,621 |
15.12 % 5.66 % |
$ 9.18 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | N | $ 368,500 | $ 74,191 | 4.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | I | $ 73,748 | $ 56,494 | 1.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 138,775 | $ 33,861 | 4.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 0 | $ 4,789 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | I | $ 3,295 | $ 3,338 | 0.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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