| Assessment Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | Salsa, queso, and sour cream dips |
| NAICS | 311511: Fluid Milk Manufacturing |
| SIC | 2022: Natural, Processed, and Imitation Cheese |
| Sales Range | $50 M to 100M |
| # of Employees | 125 |
| Plant Area |
130,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 129,456,000
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,496
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Texas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $1,002,120 | 9,912,266 |
kWh
|
$0.10 |
| Electricity Demand | $51,732 | 19,908 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$2.60 |
| Natural Gas | $891,168 | 111,006 |
MMBtu
|
$8.03 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $222,910 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $105,910 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Personnel Changes Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.7232: Replace existing hvac unit with high efficiency model | $117,000 | $1,000,000 |
$111,000
1,100,000
kWh
|
$6,000
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| 02 | 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio | $17,860 | $25,000 | - | - |
$17,860
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 03 | 2.2414: Use waste heat from hot flue gases to preheat | $31,130 | $70,250 | - | - |
$31,130
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 04 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $25,120 | $2,500 |
$24,240
240,000
kWh
|
$880
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| 05 | 2.2113: Repair or replace steam traps | $16,000 | $1,900 | - | - |
$16,000
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.2511: Insulate bare equipment | $10,970 | $2,190 | - | - |
$10,970
-
MMBtu
|
- | |
| 07 | 2.4314: Use synthetic lubricant | $2,715 | - |
$1,990
19,800
kWh
|
$725
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| 08 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $1,495 | $670 |
$370
3,680
kWh
|
$15
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | $1,110 | |
| 09 | 2.7124: Make a practice of turning off lights when not needed | $620 | - |
$600
5,950
kWh
|
$20
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $222,910 | $1,102,510 |
$138,200
1,369,430
kWh
|
$7,640
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$75,960
-
MMBtu
|
$1,110 | ||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $105,910 | $102,510 |
$27,200
269,430
kWh
|
$1,640
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$75,960
-
MMBtu
|
$1,110 | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Personnel Changes Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs