| Assessment Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | photovoltaic solar cells |
| NAICS | 334413: Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing |
| SIC | 3674: Semiconductors and Related Devices |
| Sales Range | $10 M to 50M |
| # of Employees | 90 |
| Plant Area |
140,000
ft2
|
| Annual Production | 35,700
pieces
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 8,568
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Texas |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $387,312 | 7,531,637 |
kWh
|
$0.051 |
| Electricity Demand | $199,236 | 14,400 |
kW-mo/yr
|
$13.84 |
| Electricity Fees | $48,396 | - |
|
- |
| Natural Gas | $28,482 | 3,579 |
MMBtu
|
$7.96 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $150,326 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | - | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Water Disposal Savings | Personnel Changes Savings | Water Consumption Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.2622: Replace existing chiller with high efficiency model | $75,600 | $270,000 |
$46,300
856,800
kWh
|
$16,700
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | $12,600 | - | |
| 02 | 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system | $21,800 | $13,240 |
$10,900
201,650
kWh
|
$10,900
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | - | - | |
| 03 | 2.7273: Install desiccant humidity control system | $36,640 | $10,000 |
$11,800
217,900
kWh
|
$4,240
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$20,600
-
MMBtu
|
- | - | - | |
| 04 | 2.4236: Eliminate leaks in inert gas and compressed air lines/ valves | $2,838 | $500 |
$2,430
44,960
kWh
|
$408
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | - | - | |
| 05 | 2.4231: Reduce the pressure of compressed air to the minimum required | $1,538 | $1,045 |
$1,130
21,000
kWh
|
$408
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | - | - | |
| 06 | 2.3212: Optimize plant power factor | $4,500 | $8,160 | - |
$4,500
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | - | - | |
| 07 | 3.4113: Treat and reuse rinse waters | $3,300 | $3,000 | - | - | - |
$2,100
-
Tgal
|
- |
$1,200
-
Tgal
|
|
| 08 | 2.7135: Install occupancy sensors | $3,100 | $570 |
$3,100
59,100
kWh
|
- | - | - | - | - | |
| 09 | 2.4314: Use synthetic lubricant | $1,010 | - |
$620
11,400
kWh
|
$390
-
kW-mo/yr
|
- | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $150,326 | $306,515 |
$76,280
1,412,810
kWh
|
$37,546
-
kW-mo/yr
|
$20,600
-
MMBtu
|
$2,100
-
Tgal
|
$12,600 |
$1,200
-
Tgal
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Electricity Usage Savings | Electricity Demand Savings | Natural Gas Savings | Water Disposal Savings | Personnel Changes Savings | Water Consumption Savings | |||
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs