Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0310
| Assessment Year | 2005 |
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| SIC | 3821 |
| SIC Description | Laboratory Apparatus And Furniture |
| NAICS | 339111 |
| NAICS Description | Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Metal cabinets and fume hoods |
| Sales | $ 44,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 250 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 159,000 |
| Annual Production | 75,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,000 |
| Location (State) | NC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 664,654 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
6,203,880 kWh | $ 241,964 | $ 0.039 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
13,847 kW | $ 91,718 | $ 6.62 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 10,150 | - |
Natural Gas |
39,903 MMBtu | $ 320,822 | $ 8.04 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
103,493 MMBtu | $ 664,654 | $ 6.42 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
123,585 kWh 119,263 kWh |
$ 4,820 $ 4,651 |
1.99 % 1.92 % |
$ 0.039 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
179 kW 153 kW |
$ 1,184 $ 1,014 |
1.29 % 1.11 % |
$ 6.62 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
0 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 34,863 $ 0 |
10.87 % 0.00 % |
$ 8.04 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
1,267 MMBtu 1,222 MMBtu |
$ 40,867 $ 5,665 |
6.15 % 0.85 % |
$ 6.42 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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OPTIMIZE LOT SIZES TO REDUCE INVENTORY CARRYING COSTS | 4.3230 | I | $ 150,000 | $ 167,500 | 0.90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP STANDARD PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL YIELDS | 4.1220 | I | $ 61,250 | $ 97,500 | 0.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 03 | view details |
MODIFY PROCESS TO REDUCE MATERIAL USE/COST | 4.1310 | I | $ 20,500 | $ 60,000 | 0.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CHANGE RATE SCHEDULES OR OTHER CHANGES IN UTILITY SERVICE | 2.8114 | N | $ 30,000 | $ 34,863 | 0.86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
USE OPTIMUM SIZE AND CAPACITY EQUIPMENT | 2.4323 | I | $ 3,000 | $ 1,451 | 2.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | I | $ 875 | $ 1,830 | 0.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 616 | $ 339 | 1.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 100 | $ 509 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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