Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UA3005
| Assessment Year | 2010 |
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| SIC | 3713 |
| SIC Description | Truck And Bus Bodies |
| NAICS | 336212 |
| NAICS Description | Truck Trailer Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Truck Bodies |
| Sales | $ 18,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 180 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 110,000 |
| Annual Production | 1,300 Pieces |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,538 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 542,441 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
4,553,700 kWh | $ 347,181 | $ 0.076 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
1,112 kW | $ 4,444 | $ 4.00 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
13,573 MMBtu | $ 190,816 | $ 14.06 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
60,249 MMBtu | $ 542,441 | $ 9.00 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
932,067 kWh 425,900 kWh |
$ 71,061 $ 32,471 |
20.47 % 9.35 % |
$ 0.076 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,179 kW 1,009 kW |
$ 8,891 $ 4,116 |
200.07 % 92.62 % |
$ 4.00 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
8,925 MMBtu 7,944 MMBtu |
$ 137,534 $ 122,417 |
72.08 % 64.15 % |
$ 14.06 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
18,479 MMBtu 12,310 MMBtu |
$ 217,486 $ 159,004 |
40.09 % 29.31 % |
$ 9.00 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR | 2.2411 | N | $ 34,285 | $ 30,246 | 1.13 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE | 2.7143 | I | $ 42,861 | $ 27,085 | 1.58 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS | 2.7135 | N | $ 730 | $ 2,974 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||||||
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UPGRADE CONTROLS ON COMPRESSORS | 2.4224 | I | $ 20,000 | $ 9,502 | 2.10 | ||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 5,448 | $ 9,061 | 0.60 | ||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 400 | $ 4,840 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | N | $ 1,000 | $ 2,333 | 0.43 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE ELECTRIC HEAT IN PLACE OF FOSSIL FUEL HEATING SYSTEM | 2.1322 | I | $ 2,400 | $ 122,417 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||
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TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE | 2.6218 | N | $ 2,750 | $ 6,056 | 0.45 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 10 | view details |
INSTALL TIMERS AND/OR THERMOSTATS | 2.7261 | N | $ 510 | $ 2,972 | 0.17 | ||||||||||||||||
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