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Assessment #UM0350
| Assessment Year | 2009 |
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| SIC | 2834 |
| SIC Description | Pharmaceutical Preparations |
| NAICS | 325412 |
| NAICS Description | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing |
| Principal Product | Excipients of Medical Capsules |
| Sales | $ 17,800,000 |
| # of Employees | 54 |
| Plant Area (Sq.Ft.) | 70,000 |
| Annual Production | 7,200,000 Pounds |
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,736 |
| Location (State) | MI |
| Yearly Energy Cost | $ 351,163 |
Current Energy Usage & Costs
| Energy Sources | Yearly Usage | Yearly Cost | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
3,038,760 kWh | $ 141,343 | $ 0.047 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
6,678 kW | $ 80,699 | $ 12.08 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- | $ 0 | - |
Natural Gas |
12,920 MMBtu | $ 129,121 | $ 9.99 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
44,067 MMBtu | $ 351,163 | $ 7.97 /MMBtu |
Recommended Reduction in Usage & Costs
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Recommended Implemented |
| Energy Sources | Yearly Savings | Yearly Cost | % Saved | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electricity |
105,824 kWh 59,274 kWh |
$ 4,957 $ 2,757 |
3.51 % 1.95 % |
$ 0.047 /kWh |
- Demand Charge |
146 kW 81 kW |
$ 1,777 $ 987 |
2.20 % 1.22 % |
$ 12.08 /kW |
- Electricity Fees |
- |
$ 0 $ 0 |
0.00 % 0.00 % |
- |
Natural Gas |
4,485 MMBtu 1,415 MMBtu |
$ 44,814 $ 14,136 |
34.71 % 10.95 % |
$ 9.99 /MMBtu |
TOTAL ENERGY |
5,570 MMBtu 2,023 MMBtu |
$ 51,548 $ 17,880 |
14.68 % 5.09 % |
$ 7.97 /MMBtu |
Recommendations
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RECYCLE AIR FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING | 2.7313 | N | $ 12,800 | $ 14,346 | 0.89 | ||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT | 2.2437 | I | $ 13,000 | $ 13,487 | 0.96 | ||||||||||||||||
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RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR | 2.2434 | N | $ 1,500 | $ 7,300 | 0.21 | ||||||||||||||||
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UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS | 2.7142 | I | $ 30,000 | $ 3,744 | 8.01 | ||||||||||||||||
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REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED | 2.4231 | N | $ 100 | $ 2,990 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||
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USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER | 2.2412 | N | $ 10,960 | $ 8,186 | 1.34 | ||||||||||||||||
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INSULATE BARE EQUIPMENT | 2.2511 | N | $ 474 | $ 846 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||
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ANALYZE FLUE GAS FOR PROPER AIR/FUEL RATIO | 2.1233 | I | $ 1,200 | $ 649 | 1.85 | ||||||||||||||||
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