Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #ME0224
| Assessment Year | 1997 |
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| SIC | 3675 |
| SIC Description | Electronic Capacitors |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Surface Mount Capacitors |
| Sales | $ 30,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 275 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 73,000 |
| Annual Production | 6,500 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,250 |
| Location (State) | ME |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 563,637 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
5,822,099 kWh | $ 392,954 | $ 0.067 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
11,358 kW | $ 93,585 | $ 8.24 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 12,447 | - |
LPG |
9 MMBtu | $ 267 | $ 29.67 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
12,601 MMBtu | $ 64,384 | $ 5.11 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
72,287 MMBtu | $ 563,637 | $ 7.80 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
778 Gal | $ 17,690 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
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Electricity |
1,281,067 kWh 1,116,647 kWh |
$ 87,938 $ 78,161 |
22.38 % 19.89 % |
$ 0.067 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
287 kW 233 kW |
$ 2,222 $ 1,778 |
2.37 % 1.90 % |
$ 8.24 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
LPG |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 29.67 /MMBtu |
Fuel Oil #2 |
-4,187 MMBtu -3,782 MMBtu |
$ -20,330 $ -18,274 |
-31.58 % -28.38 % |
$ 5.11 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
8,944 MMBtu 7,664 MMBtu |
$ 69,830 $ 61,665 |
12.39 % 10.94 % |
$ 7.80 /MMBtu |
Water Disposal |
210,469 Gal 210,469 Gal |
$ 3,401 $ 3,401 |
19.23 % 19.23 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | I | $ 18,145 | $ 47,583 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 5,557 | $ 10,674 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE EXISTING EQUIPMENT WITH MORE SUITABLE SUBSTITUTES | 4.6520 | N | $ 1,666 | $ 4,198 | 0.40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 650 | $ 3,967 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | I | $ 279 | $ 3,067 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 250 | $ 965 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TO COOL PRODUCT | 4.1130 | I | $ 5,000 | $ 3,640 | 1.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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METER RECYCLED WATER (TO REDUCE SEWER CHARGES) | 3.4116 | I | $ 0 | $ 2,760 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09 | view details |
USE CLOSED CYCLE PROCESS TO MINIMIZE WASTE WATER PRODUCTION | 3.4111 | I | $ 1,850 | $ 214 | 8.64 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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