| Assessment Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Principal Product | HEAVY CASTINGS |
| NAICS |
n/a
|
| SIC | 3325: Steel Foundries, Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Sales Range | $5 M to 10M |
| # of Employees | 120 |
| Plant Area |
n/a
|
| Annual Production | 1,830,000
lb
|
| Production Hrs. Annual | 4,000
hrs
|
| Location (State) | Alabama |
Facility Energy Cost and Usage
| Source | Yearly Cost | Usage | Unit Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Usage | $192,638 | 2,504,103 |
kWh
|
$0.077 |
| Natural Gas | $50,569 | 8,309 |
MMBtu
|
$6.09 |
| TOTAL YEARLY COSTS | - | |||
| RECOMMENDED SAVINGS* | $31,955 |
See individual recommendations below
*Non-energy impacts included in savings.
|
||
| IMPLEMENTED SAVINGS* | $20,255 | |||
Recommendations
| # | Description | Yearly Savings* | Imp'd Cost* | Status | Electricity Usage Savings | Natural Gas Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2.4221: Install compressor air intakes in coolest locations | $450 | $300 |
$450
5,862
kWh
|
- | |
| 02 | 2.1233: Analyze flue gas for proper air/fuel ratio | $16,900 | $50,000 | - |
$16,900
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 03 | 2.2414: Use waste heat from hot flue gases to preheat | $11,700 | $28,500 | - |
$11,700
-
MMBtu
|
|
| 04 | 2.7142: Utilize higher efficiency lamps and/or ballasts | $2,400 | $5,170 |
$2,400
31,067
kWh
|
- | |
| 05 | 2.4111: Utilize energy-efficient belts and other improved mechanisms | $350 | $520 |
$350
4,396
kWh
|
- | |
| 06 | 2.4133: Use most efficient type of electric motors | $155 | $310 |
$155
2,052
kWh
|
- | |
| TOTAL RECOMMENDED | $31,955 | $84,800 |
$3,355
43,377
kWh
|
$28,600
-
MMBtu
|
||
| TOTAL IMPLEMENTED | $20,255 | $56,300 |
$3,355
43,377
kWh
|
$16,900
-
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