Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0165
| Assessment Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 3692 |
| SIC Description | Primary Batteries, Dry And Wet |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | car and forklift batteries |
| Sales | $ 100,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 400 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 225,000 |
| Annual Production | 3,500,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,000 |
| Location (State) | NC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 2,097,472 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
40,935,815 kWh | $ 1,064,021 | $ 0.026 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
75,962 kW | $ 709,380 | $ 9.34 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 17,911 | - |
Natural Gas |
71,041 MMBtu | $ 306,160 | $ 4.31 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
490,633 MMBtu | $ 2,097,472 | $ 4.28 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (haz) |
8,200 Gal | $ 91,290 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
859,613 kWh 859,613 kWh |
$ 22,343 $ 22,343 |
2.10 % 2.10 % |
$ 0.026 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,354 kW 2,354 kW |
$ 22,178 $ 22,178 |
3.13 % 3.13 % |
$ 9.34 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
-2,613 MMBtu -2,613 MMBtu |
$ -11,262 $ -11,262 |
-3.68 % -3.68 % |
$ 4.31 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
6,198 MMBtu 6,198 MMBtu |
$ 33,259 $ 33,259 |
1.59 % 1.59 % |
$ 4.28 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (haz) |
8,200 Gal 8,200 Gal |
$ 91,290 $ 91,290 |
100.00 % 100.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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| 01 | view details |
REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | I | $ 10,000 | $ 28,720 | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 02 | view details |
RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | I | $ 1,500 | $ 4,539 | 0.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
CHANGE PROCEDURES / EQUIPMENT / OPERATING CONDITIONS | 3.1191 | I | $ 29,000 | $ 151,290 | 0.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
ADD EQUIPMENT/ OPERATORS TO REDUCE PRODUCTION BOTTLENECK | 4.1110 | N | $ 1,600,000 | $ 231,300 | 6.92 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
INSTALL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM TO COOL PRODUCT | 4.1130 | I | $ 836,000 | $ 824,740 | 1.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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