Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #ME0272
| Assessment Year | 1999 |
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| SIC | 3082 |
| SIC Description | Unsupported Plastics Profile Shapes |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Packaging |
| Sales | $ 22,746,000 |
| # of Employees | 240 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 55,000 |
| Annual Production | 15,120,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,000 |
| Location (State) | ME |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 649,852 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
7,575,323 kWh | $ 492,245 | $ 0.065 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
17,885 kW | $ 111,600 | $ 6.24 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
LPG |
8,009 MMBtu | $ 46,007 | $ 5.74 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
85,656 MMBtu | $ 649,852 | $ 7.59 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,030,775 kWh 257,035 kWh |
$ 67,131 $ 16,708 |
13.64 % 3.39 % |
$ 0.065 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
764 kW 376 kW |
$ 4,761 $ 2,343 |
4.27 % 2.10 % |
$ 6.24 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
LPG |
1,323 MMBtu 1,429 MMBtu |
$ 10,929 $ 11,520 |
23.76 % 25.04 % |
$ 5.74 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
11,888 MMBtu 4,064 MMBtu |
$ 82,821 $ 30,571 |
12.74 % 4.70 % |
$ 7.59 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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UTILIZE OUTSIDE AIR INSTEAD OF CONDITIONED AIR FOR DRYING | 2.2711 | N | $ 4,860 | $ 19,520 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | I | $ 2,159 | $ 11,434 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 22,438 | $ 12,056 | 1.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | I | $ 450 | $ 9,306 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | N | $ 500 | $ 9,306 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL COMPRESSOR AIR INTAKES IN COOLEST LOCATIONS | 2.4221 | N | $ 850 | $ 9,227 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PAY BILLS ON TIME TO AVOID LATE FEES | 4.8210 | I | $ 0 | $ 5,265 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | I | $ 5,760 | $ 5,172 | 1.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | I | $ 7,122 | $ 2,760 | 2.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | N | $ 7,579 | $ 2,141 | 3.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | I | $ 1,260 | $ 1,899 | 0.66 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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