Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0345
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2819 |
| SIC Description | Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, Nec |
| NAICS | 325188 |
| NAICS Description | All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Specialty plating chemicals |
| Sales | $ 3,600,000 |
| # of Employees | 50 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 100,000 |
| Annual Production | 36,000,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 6,000 |
| Location (State) | SC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 576,784 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
6,543,076 kWh | $ 220,134 | $ 0.034 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
13,696 kW | $ 144,422 | $ 10.54 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
18,096 MMBtu | $ 212,228 | $ 11.73 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
85,163 MMBtu | $ 576,784 | $ 6.77 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
485,634 kWh 4,030 kWh |
$ 15,628 $ 130 |
7.10 % 0.06 % |
$ 0.034 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
593 kW 17 kW |
$ 5,781 $ 161 |
4.00 % 0.11 % |
$ 10.54 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
112 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 1,314 $ 0 |
0.62 % 0.00 % |
$ 11.73 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
5,089 MMBtu 41 MMBtu |
$ 22,723 $ 291 |
3.94 % 0.05 % |
$ 6.77 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REPLACE EXISTING CHILLER WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY MODEL | 2.2622 | N | $ 4,000 | $ 8,498 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE / PURCHASE OPTIMUM SIZED COMPRESSOR | 2.4226 | N | $ 8,000 | $ 2,488 | 3.22 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS | 2.4141 | N | $ 4,000 | $ 3,461 | 1.16 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 04 | view details |
UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 50 | $ 6,300 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 05 | view details |
USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | N | $ 2,465 | $ 1,538 | 1.60 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 06 | view details |
USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | N | $ 95 | $ 147 | 0.65 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 07 | view details |
USE PHOTOCELL CONTROLS | 2.7134 | I | $ 95 | $ 291 | 0.33 | ||||||||||||||||
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