Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #MS0281
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3999 |
| SIC Description | Manufacturing Industries, Nec |
| NAICS | 339999 |
| NAICS Description | All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Dried Flowers |
| Sales | $ 20,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 160 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 550,000 |
| Annual Production | 10,000,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,040 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 594,808 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
2,592,772 kWh | $ 157,165 | $ 0.061 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
10,655 kW | $ 52,071 | $ 4.89 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 9,859 | - |
Natural Gas |
26,764 MMBtu | $ 375,713 | $ 14.04 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
53,340 MMBtu | $ 594,808 | $ 11.15 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
129,232 kWh 40,299 kWh |
$ 7,029 $ 2,135 |
4.47 % 1.36 % |
$ 0.061 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
259 kW 51 kW |
$ 1,334 $ 263 |
2.56 % 0.51 % |
$ 4.89 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 12,864 $ 382 |
130.48 % 3.87 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
271 MMBtu 74 MMBtu |
$ 83,116 $ 1,092 |
22.12 % 0.29 % |
$ 14.04 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
1,596 MMBtu 487 MMBtu |
$ 104,343 $ 3,872 |
17.54 % 0.65 % |
$ 11.15 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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BURN A LESS EXPENSIVE GRADE OF FUEL | 2.1331 | N | $ 295,888 | $ 79,041 | 3.74 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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COMBINE UTILITY METERS | 2.8112 | N | $ 0 | $ 12,247 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS | 2.7135 | N | $ 1,211 | $ 2,683 | 0.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CONDITION SMALLEST SPACE NECESSARY | 2.7223 | N | $ 800 | $ 2,668 | 0.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | N | $ 2,508 | $ 1,603 | 1.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 243 | $ 1,380 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES | 2.2131 | I | $ 855 | $ 1,009 | 0.85 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 176 | $ 901 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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LOWER TEMPERATURE DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND VICE-VERSA | 2.7221 | I | $ 0 | $ 809 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS | 2.7111 | I | $ 405 | $ 782 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | N | $ 1,485 | $ 444 | 3.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | N | $ 148 | $ 405 | 0.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CHANGE RATE SCHEDULES OR OTHER CHANGES IN UTILITY SERVICE | 2.8114 | I | $ 0 | $ 371 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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