Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UD0515
| Assessment Year | 1997 |
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| SIC | 3365 |
| SIC Description | Aluminum Foundries |
| NAICS | |
| NAICS Description | |
| Principal Product | Aluminum Castings |
| Sales | $ 7,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 212 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 120,000 |
| Annual Production | 0 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 3,000 |
| Location (State) | OH |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 700,743 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
3,292,790 kWh | $ 204,961 | $ 0.062 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
9,000 kW | $ 141,030 | $ 15.67 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
64,058 MMBtu | $ 354,752 | $ 5.54 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
97,809 MMBtu | $ 700,743 | $ 7.16 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
1,200 Gal | $ 11,310 | $ 0 /Gal |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
835,580 kWh 759,378 kWh |
$ 17,542 $ 15,942 |
8.56 % 7.78 % |
$ 0.062 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
2,861 kW 2,664 kW |
$ 44,834 $ 41,746 |
31.79 % 29.60 % |
$ 15.67 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
25,524 MMBtu 25,185 MMBtu |
$ 23,228 $ 21,353 |
6.55 % 6.02 % |
$ 5.54 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
34,089 MMBtu 32,969 MMBtu |
$ 85,604 $ 79,041 |
12.22 % 11.28 % |
$ 7.16 /MMBtu |
Other Liquid (non-haz) |
600 Gal 0 Gal |
$ 5,655 $ 0 |
50.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0 /Gal |
Recommendations
| AR # | Description | ARC Code | Status | Cost | Savings | Payback (Years) |
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USE "HEAT WHEEL" OR OTHER HEAT EXCHANGER TO CROSS-EXCHANGE BUILDING EXHAUST AIR WITH MAKE-UP AIR | 2.2492 | I | $ 60,000 | $ 36,109 | 1.66 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | N | $ 11,020 | $ 4,688 | 2.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATE FREIGHT SHIPMENTS AND/OR DELIVERIES | 2.8211 | N | $ 25,000 | $ 34,031 | 0.73 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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MOVE PRODUCT USING MECHANICAL MEANS | 4.4230 | N | $ 2,500 | $ 67,125 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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MOVE PRODUCT USING MECHANICAL MEANS | 4.4230 | N | $ 8,000 | $ 19,500 | 0.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OTHER METHODS FOR NEUTRALIZATION | 3.3113 | N | $ 500 | $ 5,655 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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USE INSULATION IN FURNACES TO FACILITATE HEATING / COOLING | 2.1121 | I | $ 200 | $ 2,789 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CHANGE PRODUCT DESIGN TO REDUCE ENERGY REQUIREMENTS | 2.5195 | N | $ 0 | $ 1,875 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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REPLACE ELECTRICALLY-OPERATED EQUIPMENT WITH FOSSIL FUEL EQUIPMENT | 2.1311 | I | $ 150,000 | $ 40,143 | 3.74 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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