| Assessment Year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | STEEL CASTINGS |
| NAICS |
n/a
|
| SIC | 3325: Steel Foundries, Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 220 |
| Plant Area |
n/a
|
| Annual Production | 726
ton
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,096
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Texas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $893,000 | 17,505,862 |
kWh
|
$0.051 |
| Natural Gas | $441,315 | 159,342 |
MMBtu
|
$2.77 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $184,671 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $126,150 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.8114: Change rate schedules or other changes in utility service | $119,040 | - |
$119,040
-
kWh
|
- | |
| 02 | 2.2443: Re-use or recycle hot or cold process exhaust air | $37,888 | $68,580 |
$(-8,960.0)
(-152,403)
kWh
|
$46,848
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 03 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $9,283 | $16,500 |
$9,283
184,642
kWh
|
- | |
| 04 | 2.4323: Use optimum size and capacity equipment | $3,950 | $13,000 |
$3,950
142,732
kWh
|
- | |
| 05 | 2.5194: Redesign process | $3,863 | $2,147 |
$3,863
139,508
kWh
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.7111: Reduce illumination to minimum necessary levels | $3,782 | $3,782 |
$3,782
77,374
kWh
|
- | |
| 07 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $2,500 | $1,100 |
$2,500
90,856
kWh
|
- | |
| 08 | 2.2531: Re-size charging openings or add movable cover or door | $2,152 | $1,857 | - |
$2,152
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 09 | 2.6218: Turn off equipment when not in use | $696 | $250 |
$696
24,912
kWh
|
- | |
| 10 | 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time | $747 | - |
$747
28,722
kWh
|
- | |
| 11 | 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms | $408 | - |
$408
14,654
kWh
|
- | |
| 12 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $70 | $64 |
$70
1,172
kWh
|
- | |
| 13 | 2.4312: Improve lubrication practices | $292 | - |
$292
10,551
kWh
|
- | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $184,671 | $107,280 |
$135,671
562,720
kWh
|
$49,000
-
MMBtu
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $126,150 | $3,247 |
$126,150
259,086
kWh
|
- | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs