Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #MAS023
| Assessment Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 3496 |
| SIC Description | Misc. Fabricated Wire Products |
| NAICS | 332618 |
| NAICS Description | Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Wire Mesh |
| Sales | $ 16,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 65 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 371,000 |
| Annual Production | 16,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,160 |
| Location (State) | MA |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 916,197 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,252,800 kWh | $ 535,921 | $ 0.102 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
15,463 kW | $ 54,617 | $ 3.53 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 3,900 | - |
Natural Gas |
39,424 MMBtu | $ 321,759 | $ 8.16 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
93,266 MMBtu | $ 916,197 | $ 9.82 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
342,678 kWh 303,678 kWh |
$ 34,953 $ 30,975 |
6.52 % 5.78 % |
$ 0.102 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
230 kW 230 kW |
$ 812 $ 812 |
1.49 % 1.49 % |
$ 3.53 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
193 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 1,575 $ 0 |
0.49 % 0.00 % |
$ 8.16 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
3,705 MMBtu 3,113 MMBtu |
$ 37,340 $ 31,787 |
4.08 % 3.47 % |
$ 9.82 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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USE / PURCHASE OPTIMUM SIZED COMPRESSOR | 2.4226 | I | $ 44,000 | $ 10,820 | 4.07 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 7,500 | $ 10,502 | 0.71 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 8,500 | $ 5,970 | 1.42 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 9,580 | $ 3,899 | 2.46 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
USE COOLING TOWER OR ECONOMIZER TO REPLACE CHILLER COOLING | 2.2614 | N | $ 3,000 | $ 3,978 | 0.75 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 3,130 | $ 1,575 | 1.99 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | I | $ 0 | $ 596 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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