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Find Something New - Open Random Assessment MAIN ITAC SITE VERSION [FOR BETA TESTING ONLY]
University of Delaware University of Delaware
Assessment Year 2017
Principal Product Polymer Modifiers
NAICS 325211: Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
SIC 2821: Plastics Materials, Synthetic Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers
Sales Range $5
M
to 10
M
# of Employees 50
Plant Area 100,000
ft2
Annual Production 7,000,000
units
Production Hrs. Annual 6,528
hrs
Location (State) Delaware

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $150,607 2,091,768
kWh
Electricity Demand $8,538 491
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $7,079 -
Natural Gas $440 20
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $166,664
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $65,490 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* -

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings
01 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time $3,170 $4,000 $3,170
26,190
kWh
02 2.4146: Use adjustable frequency drive or multiple speed motors on existing system $10,710 $18,000 $10,710
88,520
kWh
03 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time $5,810 $6,000 $5,810
48,030
kWh
04 2.4322: Use or replace with energy efficient substitutes $3,550 $8,000 $3,550
29,380
kWh
05 2.2521: Isolate steam lines to avoid heating air conditioned areas $5,100 $10,000 $5,100
42,130
kWh
06 2.6242: Minimize operation of equipment maintained in standby condition $10,800 - $10,800
89,250
kWh
07 2.4322: Use or replace with energy efficient substitutes $10,500 $25,000 $10,500
86,776
kWh
08 3.4156: Use flow control valves on equipment to optimize water use $630 $2,000 $630
5,200
kWh
09 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts $15,220 $34,080 $15,220
125,800
kWh
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $65,490 $107,080 $65,490
541,276
kWh
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED - - -
Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Electricity Usage Savings
*Savings and costs are best estimates based on the center's site visit, associated engineering analysis, and typical capital and labor costs