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ITAC Assessment: DL0221
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ITAC Assessment: DL0221
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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 2023
Principal Product Thin gauge aluminum and steel wire
NAICS 332618: Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
SIC 3499: Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
Sales Range $1
M
to 5
M
# of Employees 50
Plant Area 62,000
ft2
Annual Production 9,600,000
lb
Production Hrs. Annual 7,664
hrs
Location (State) Pennsylvania

Facility Energy Cost and Usage

Source Yearly Cost Usage
Electricity Usage $493,464 6,113,446
kWh
Electricity Demand $1 6,000
kW-mo/yr
Electricity Fees $11,404 -
Natural Gas $166,515 16,594
MMBtu
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS $671,384
RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* $168,703 *Non-energy impacts included in savings.
IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* $148,281

Recommendations

# Description Yearly Savings* Imp'd Cost* Status Electricity Usage Savings Natural Gas Savings
01 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time $6,723 - $6,723
83,005
kWh
-
02 2.6212: Turn off equipment during breaks, reduce operating time $30,683 - $3,973
49,046
kWh
$26,710
-
MMBtu
03 2.6231: Utilize controls to operate equipment only when needed $4,286 $3,000 $1,320
16,293
kWh
$2,966
-
MMBtu
04 2.7312: Minimize use of outside make-up air for ventilation except when used for economizer cycle $781 - $41
505
kWh
$740
-
MMBtu
05 2.7243: Improve air circulation with destratification fans / other methods $740 $1,500 - $740
-
MMBtu
06 2.7221: Lower temperature during the winter season and vice-versa $293 - - $293
-
MMBtu
07 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats $4,684 $500 $75
920
kWh
$4,609
-
MMBtu
08 2.7261: Install timers and/or thermostats $75 $200 $75
920
kWh
-
09 2.7229: Air condition only space necessary $2,678 $610 $43
526
kWh
$2,635
-
MMBtu
10 2.7233: Use properly designed and sized hvac equipment $4,279 $1,500 - $4,279
-
MMBtu
11 2.2136: Install / repair insulation on steam lines $812 $2,301 - $812
-
MMBtu
12 4.652: Replace existing equipment with more suitable substitutes $6,218 $1,080 $6,218
76,764
kWh
-
13 2.2135: Repair and eliminate steam leaks $53,076 $20,000 - $53,076
-
MMBtu
14 2.2449: Recover heat from exhausted steam, hot air or hot water $2,645 $500 - $2,645
-
MMBtu
15 4.652: Replace existing equipment with more suitable substitutes $11,042 $10,688 $11,042
136,311
kWh
-
16 2.7447: Install vinyl strip / high speed / air curtain doors $39,688 $4,615 - $39,688
-
MMBtu
TOTAL RECOMMENDED $168,703 $46,495 $29,510
364,290
kWh
$139,193
-
MMBtu
TOTAL IMPLEMENTED $148,281 $29,607 $17,073
210,766
kWh
$131,208
-
MMBtu
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