Industrial Assessment Centers
Assessment #UF0329
| Assessment Year | 2003 |
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| SIC | 3365 |
| SIC Description | Aluminum Foundries |
| NAICS | 331524 |
| NAICS Description | Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) |
| Principal Product | Aluminum Automotive Parts |
| Sales | $ 65,000,000 |
| # of Employees | 540 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 209,130 |
| Annual Production | 20,100,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,080 |
| Location (State) | AL |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 260,227 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,139,263 kWh | $ 50,201 | $ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
-232 kW | $ -1,028 | $ 4.43 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
36,451 MMBtu | $ 211,054 | $ 5.79 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
48,128 MMBtu | $ 260,227 | $ 5.41 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
1,139,263 kWh 0 kWh |
$ 50,203 $ 0 |
100.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 0.044 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
-231 kW 0 kW |
$ -1,028 $ 0 |
100.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 4.43 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
36,451 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 211,054 $ 0 |
100.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 5.79 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
48,129 MMBtu 0 MMBtu |
$ 260,229 $ 0 |
100.00 % 0.00 % |
$ 5.41 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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DIRECT WARMEST AIR TO COMBUSTION INTAKE | 2.1213 | K | $ 255,000 | $ 211,005 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | K | $ 16,573 | $ 4,225 | 3.92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR FOR PERSONAL COOLING | 2.4238 | K | $ 0 | $ 11,417 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE ENERGY-EFFICIENT BELTS AND OTHER IMPROVED MECHANISMS | 2.4111 | K | $ 0 | $ 12,931 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ELIMINATE LEAKS IN INERT GAS AND COMPRESSED AIR LINES/ VALVES | 2.4236 | K | $ 370 | $ 27,383 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE MOST EFFICIENT TYPE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS | 2.4133 | K | $ 13,170 | $ 9,754 | 1.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IMPROVE PROCESS CONTROL TO PREVENT SPILLS OF MATERIAL | 3.7221 | K | $ 48,000 | $ 85,198 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RECYCLE CASTING SAND | 3.5221 | K | $ 1,130,370 | $ 836,208 | 1.35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SEPARATE AND RECYCLE SCRAP METAL TO FOUNDRY | 3.5245 | K | $ 335,000 | $ 708,707 | 0.47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ADOPT IN-HOUSE MATERIAL GENERATION | 4.2120 | K | $ 165,600 | $ 141,821 | 1.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IMPROVE SPACE COMFORT CONDITIONING | 4.4240 | K | $ 2,675 | $ 1,192 | 2.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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