Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #NC0391
| Assessment Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| SIC | 2833 |
| SIC Description | Medicinals And Botanicals |
| NAICS | 325411 |
| NAICS Description | Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Pharmaceuticals |
| Sales | $ 75,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 325 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 86,000 |
| Annual Production | 50,000,000 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,600 |
| Location (State) | NC |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 1,680,993 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
9,488,250 kWh | $ 451,912 | $ 0.048 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
17,964 kW | $ 151,085 | $ 8.41 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 14,835 | - |
Natural Gas |
91,043 MMBtu | $ 1,063,161 | $ 11.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
188,298 MMBtu | $ 1,680,993 | $ 8.93 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
312,971 kWh 14,435 kWh |
$ 14,825 $ 687 |
3.28 % 0.15 % |
$ 0.048 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
490 kW 20 kW |
$ 4,098 $ 170 |
2.71 % 0.11 % |
$ 8.41 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
1,815 MMBtu 1,815 MMBtu |
$ 21,199 $ 21,199 |
1.99 % 1.99 % |
$ 11.68 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
5,023 MMBtu 1,963 MMBtu |
$ 40,122 $ 22,056 |
2.39 % 1.31 % |
$ 8.93 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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INCREASE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATE RETURNED | 2.2121 | I | $ 10,000 | $ 5,716 | 1.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FLASH CONDENSATE TO PRODUCE LOWER PRESSURE STEAM | 2.2127 | I | $ 25,000 | $ 18,020 | 1.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE CITY WATER WITH RECYCLED WATER VIA COOLING TOWER | 3.4114 | N | $ 6,500 | $ 5,889 | 1.10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DEVELOP A REPAIR/REPLACE POLICY | 2.4151 | N | $ 6,886 | $ 4,320 | 1.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 100 | $ 257 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 59,958 | $ 13,946 | 4.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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