| Assessment Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Structural glazed brick and tile |
| NAICS | 327120: Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing |
| SIC | 3251: Brick and Structural Clay Tile |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 90 |
| Plant Area |
400,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 4,800,000
lb
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,736
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Texas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $297,153 | 3,514,279 |
kWh
|
$0.085 |
| Electricity Demand | $51,145 | 10,152 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$5.04 |
| Electricity Fees | $31,429 | - |
|
- |
| Natural Gas | $990,287 | 154,627 |
MMBtu
|
$6.40 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $45,325 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $26,400 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Electricity Fees Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $4,800 | $1,680 |
$3,800
40,500
kWh
|
$1,000
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 02 | 2.8121: Apply for tax-free status for energy purchases | $20,100 | - | - | - | $20,100 | |
| 03 | 2.3212: Optimize plant power factor | $12,000 | $18,000 | - |
$12,000
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | |
| 04 | 4.821: Pay bills on time to avoid late fees | $6,925 | - | - | - | $6,925 | |
| 05 | 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time | $1,500 | - |
$1,500
16,000
kWh
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $45,325 | $19,680 |
$5,300
56,500
kWh
|
$13,000
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$27,025 | ||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $26,400 | $1,680 |
$5,300
56,500
kWh
|
$1,000
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$20,100 | ||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs