Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UA0023
| Assessment Year | 2008 |
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| SIC | 3612 |
| SIC Description | Transformers, Except Electronic |
| NAICS | 335311 |
| NAICS Description | Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | voltage transformers |
| Sales | $ 10,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 95 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 71,000 |
| Annual Production | 67,872 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,335 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 174,148 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,367,400 kWh | $ 85,002 | $ 0.062 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
3,687 kW | $ 39,737 | $ 10.78 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
4,747 MMBtu | $ 49,409 | $ 10.41 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
18,763 MMBtu | $ 174,148 | $ 9.28 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
235,400 kWh 226,858 kWh |
$ 12,297 $ 11,851 |
14.47 % 13.94 % |
$ 0.062 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,888 kW 1,850 kW |
$ 25,664 $ 25,138 |
64.58 % 63.26 % |
$ 10.78 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
477 MMBtu 477 MMBtu |
$ 4,914 $ 4,914 |
9.95 % 9.95 % |
$ 10.41 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
2,891 MMBtu 2,803 MMBtu |
$ 42,875 $ 41,903 |
24.62 % 24.06 % |
$ 9.28 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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REDUCE COMBUSTION AIR FLOW TO OPTIMUM | 2.1113 | I | $ 3,900 | $ 3,336 | 1.17 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | N | $ 325 | $ 76 | 4.28 | ||||||||||||||||
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UPGRADE OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT | 2.4321 | I | $ 4,000 | $ 35,422 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS | 2.7135 | I | $ 272 | $ 110 | 2.47 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | I | $ 1,000 | $ 557 | 1.80 | ||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 0 | $ 896 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING | 2.4232 | I | $ 1,552 | $ 900 | 1.72 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 08 | view details |
RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | I | $ 1,570 | $ 1,578 | 0.99 | ||||||||||||||||
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