Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0351
| Assessment Year | 2006 |
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| SIC | 2120 |
| SIC Description | |
| NAICS | 312229 |
| NAICS Description | Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Cases of Cigars |
| Sales | $ 1,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 45 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 55,000 |
| Annual Production | 84,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 2,000 |
| Location (State) | NC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 125,622 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,163,600 kWh | $ 51,027 | $ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
5,053 kW | $ 56,745 | $ 11.23 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
1,183 MMBtu | $ 17,850 | $ 15.09 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
13,110 MMBtu | $ 125,622 | $ 9.58 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
45,211 kWh 27,681 kWh |
$ 2,282 $ 1,397 |
4.47 % 2.74 % |
$ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
167 kW 167 kW |
$ 1,880 $ 1,880 |
3.31 % 3.31 % |
$ 11.23 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
416 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 6,282 $ 0 |
35.19 % 0.00 % |
$ 15.09 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
879 MMBtu 283 MMBtu |
$ 10,444 $ 3,277 |
8.31 % 2.61 % |
$ 9.58 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 9,688 | $ 2,660 | 3.64 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECYCLE AIR FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING | 2.7313 | N | $ 2,800 | $ 1,147 | 2.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT | 2.2437 | N | $ 4,243 | $ 2,475 | 1.71 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE CONTROLS TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT ONLY WHEN NEEDED | 2.6231 | N | $ 1,000 | $ 885 | 1.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 100 | $ 484 | 0.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 2,135 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | I | $ 39 | $ 58 | 0.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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